The Fact That I’m Silent

Buying A Pair Of Shoes Is One Of The Most Optimistic Acts I Know, Next To Falling In Love. I Like Nothing Better Than To See An Old Man Wearing A Brand New Pair Of Brogues Or Cap-toed Oxfords, Preferably Jaunty Orange-brown, Unscuffed, Heels Unworn. We Want To Be Here Tomorrow, But Buying New Shoes, Like Falling In Love, Says I Plan On Being Here Tomorrow.

At A Boston Signing, Someone From The Audience Asked Why I Was So Obsessed With Furniture In My Books. The Question Rattled Around In My Head. I Had No Idea That I Was Obsessed With Furniture.

Eating Is Sex For Old People.

Very Often I'll Find Out At The End Of A Book What I Put In At The Beginning. A Sort Of Process Of Elimination And Discovery In One.

Both Young Children And Old People Have A Lot Of Time On Their Hands. That's Probably Why They Get Along So Well.