“As the daydreams grew longer, the distinction between what was real and what was imaginary grew less. Soon I existed in a blissful world of my own creation.”

“Theres merit in being different, inspiration in being individual, courage in being unique, and freedom in being yourself.”

“Reality is in the ether, a blend of present-day experiences infused with ones memories and dreams. A life that is real to one is surreal to another.”

“Reality is just a matter of perception.”

“Individuality and creativity are slowly dampened by a normal job with normal people.”

“The greatest moments of creativity come in absolute solitude, when ones mind is free from distraction and able to probe the depths of the impossible.”

“I was focused on athletics, outdoors, sports.”

“If you want to be a writer-stop talking about it and sit down and write!”

“You can write nothing of value unless you give yourself wholly to the the theme -- and when you so give yourself -- you lose appetite ans sleep -- it cannot be helped --”

“If you're a writer, the answer to everything is yes.”