At 50, I Began To

Most People Don't Grow Up. It's Too Damn Difficult. What Happens Is Most People Get Older.

When I Look Back, I Am So Impressed Again With The Life-giving Power Of Literature.

If I Could Give You One Thought, It Would Be To Lift Someone Up. Lift A Stranger Up--lift Her Up. I Would Ask You, Mother And Father, Brother And Sister, Lovers, Mother And Daughter, Father And Son, Lift Someone. The Very Idea Of Lifting Someone Up Will Lift You, As Well.

Writing And Cookery Are Just Two Different Means Of Communication.

The Needs Of A Society Determine Its Ethics.