There are many, many more small theater spaces than there were when I was starting out.

Humor is the first of the gifts to perish in a foreign tongue.

When love beckons to you, follow him, Though his ways are hard and steep. And when his wings enfold you yield to him, Though the sword hidden among his pinions may wound you.

Always do what you are afraid to do.

Mr. Olsen in the fifth grade made me want to be a writer. He said, 'Chuck, you do this really well. And this is much better than setting fires, so keep it up.' That made me a writer.