“I think what makes all of these books good is the sharpness of the mirror. That is, do we see reality in these stories? Do we see enough reality that, it’s recognizable, it’s engrossing, and it interests us. So to me, what makes a great book is a...
“If you’re an instrumentalist, meaning that you chose an instrument that you love or I’m passionate about, it’s a question of dedication. You know, make sure that that’s something you want to do, and it’ll take you where you want to...
“I find myself just having to say all the time, keep it simple. Write as if you’re writing a letter to a friend. And, it’s that level of simplicity. Just communicate simply. It’s best.” ~Stephen Games Author-publisher Stephen Games came...
“Well, perseverance conquers, first of all. So you have to have that..figure out a way to get in… be a good, dependable person in everything that you do and bring all your life experiences to it. You know, work hard, and just be open to all the...
“After the show, one of the women came up to me and she said, I don’t know if you remember, last year my father fell off a bench during your show. And I actually did remember. I thought, was he all right. She says…he was fine. He fell off the bench...