QUOTES
Since the
dawn of time, humans have turned to stories to help them understand
the world. When they're working at their highest purpose, stories
open us up to a more compassionate view of one another.
I believe
that careful stewardship of a culture is our best strategy for
bringing about social justice.
I vote and
I support candidates and I'm a huge fan of democracy, but also
I'm unrelenting in my belief in the necessity of justice and equality
and the imperative of abolishing the barbarism we call war, no
matter what.
Standing on
the middle ground because it's safer or less offensive is different
than a deep exploration of all sides of a question.
I have a new
respect for performance artists, people who believe so fully in
their work and in their right to present it that they're unafraid
of looking like fools. Every week, I struggle to set aside that
fear. Every week, I need to reaffirm my commitment to literature
as a tool for social change.
