I see little of more importance to the future of our country and of civilization than full recognition of the place of the artist. If art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his vision wherever it takes him.
“With each book I write, I become more and more convinced that the books have a life of their own, quite apart from me.”
“I think I find new idols every day - someone that says something really inspiring, is successful, has character.”