“When I was in college, I used to write little ditties and short stories and poetry for my friends. Writing a book is another thing...”

“I like cast iron coated with enamel for longevity and forgiveness if I happen to take my eyes off the prize while pouring Chianti.”

“In America, I would say New York and New Orleans are the two most interesting food towns. In New Orleans, they don't have a bad de...”

“We would load up the yellow Cutlass Supreme station wagon and pick blackberries during blackberry season or spring onions during s...”

“Shop often, shop hard, and spend for the best stuff available - logic dictates that you can make delicious food only with deliciou...”

“The kitchen really is the castle itself. This is where we spend our happiest moments and where we find the joy of being a family.”

“Stephen King in many respects is a wonderful writer. He has made a contribution. People in the future will be able to pick up Step...”

“Time passed solely in the pursuit of pleasure leaves no solid enjoyment for the future; but from the hours you spend in reading an...”

“Reading a script is usually as exciting as reading a boilerplate legal document, so when you read one that makes you feel as if yo...”

“When I realized I was depressed, then I started reading up about it. When I read that one in four people are depressed, I felt tha...”

“Stories can encourage us and embolden us to face ourselves and to feel. Stories can make us feel less alone. If we're reading a st...”

“I'm very shy really. I spend a lot of time in my room alone reading or writing or watching television.”