I get slightly obsessive about working in archives because you don't know what you're going to find. In fact, you don't know what you're looking for until you find it.
I encourage students to pursue an idea far enough so they can see what the cliches and stereotypes are. Only then do they begin to hit pay dirt.
You will not find the treasure of your Personal Legend unless you want to live that Legend.
One must look for one thing only, to find many.
It's always good to find things that you haven't found before.
I think what I like to do is to begin with the ordinary and find the extraordinary in it.
Judgements prevent us from seeing the good that lies beyond appearances.
I would like to say to people, open your eyes and find beauty where you normally don't expect it.
When talking about writing, I often use the analogy of archaeology. There are these great tunes all around. Your skill as a musician allows you to pick them out without breaking them.
If you find something obscure fascinating, learn as much about it as you can, because there's a good chance it won't be obscure for long.
