“My parents wielded disposal cameras and Polaroids with the best of the...” — Mary Pilon Quote

“My parents wielded disposal cameras and Polaroids with the best of them, occasionally begging for at least one decent photo of my brother and me at the state fair, in front of the Golden Gate bridge, or smiling half-heartedly next to a mascot.”

“Historically, companies haven't hesitated to end their relationships with professional athletes amid scandals.”

“It's still thrilling, even if my work is something that people even pretend they're interested in on a first date or at a cocktail party.”

“Every rule should be broken at least one time.”

“My ideal beach house has bookshelves full of paperbacks that can tolerate a little sand, a DVD library that includes some Disney classics for the little ones, board games, and jigsaw puzzles. At least one big flatscreen television is a must.”

“I was once hired to write a column for 'The Guardian' and then got fired before I'd submitted my first one. That was unusual. Most newspapers wait until I've written at least one piece for them before firing me.”