"I don't write for money. I write for love. I write because I can't stop."

"I'm not a fan of reality television. I think it's a waste of time. I think it's a distraction from real life."

"I'm not a pessimist. I'm a realist. I see the world for what it is, and I try to make it better."

"I think the most important thing in writing is to be honest. To tell the truth, no matter how painful it may be."

"Science fiction is a good way to tell the truth. I'm not interested in science fiction for its own sake. I'm interested in using it as a way to say something important."