"When I was a kid, I was under the bizarre delusion that I was the smartest boy in the world." - A.J. Jacobs

"We're sorry, Oprah. It will never happen again."

"I find the benefit of having a recurring character is that I am already familiar with all the quirks of personality and the setting."

Nick Hornby avoids the Stephen King Syndrome.

"I have been encouraged recently by a willingness on the part of the media to challenge the fast food chains."

Honestly, it's really hard to decide what the best part of my job is, because I truly enjoy so many aspects" - SteveSongs

A book I'd suggest you not read while at McDonald's, unless you have a strong stomach and love irony.

Saying Harry Bosch is a bit hard on himself is like saying President Bush is hesitant about admitting mistakes in the war.

"There's no telling where the melody comes from. It just kind of magically appears. Songs really do have their own personalities."

"As for noir - I define it as dreamers who become schemers."