When Im not writing, I read loads of fiction, but Ive been writing quite constantly lately so Ive been reading a lot of nonfiction – philosophy, religion, science, history, social or cultural studies. – Irvine Welsh
The audience that I try to reach are members of what I call the church alumni association. Now they are people who have not found in institutional religion a God big enough to be God for their world. – John Shelby Spong
Whether its a 16-year old girl, or a mom, or a guy, or anybody, as long as they come up and theyre excited to meet me cause theyve had some sort of relationship with something Ive created, its the coolest thing ever. It never gets old. Its awesome. – Andy Grammer
The increase of scientific knowledge lies not only in the occasional milestones of science, but in the efforts of the very large body of men who with love and devotion observe and study nature. – Polykarp Kusch