“In 25 years of writing novels, I've never had anything that felt like ...” — Richard Powers Quote

In 25 years of writing novels, I've never had anything that felt like writer's block.

Reading is the last act of secular prayer.

I'd like, each time out as a writer, to reinvent who I am and what I'm doing. That's one of the great pleasures and rewards of the occupation.

I really like science because it seems to be that place where you get the big picture, everything connects.

Until I was 42, I could fit everything that I owned into two suitcases.

I've never really suffered complete and utter writer's block, really. I equate it with sex: in the beginning of my career, I was writing five songs a week; now, I occasionally write a song. But it's an exciting moment when it happens!

I can guard guys my size and bigger, because, typically, I'm stronger than them, but sometimes guys get by me on the wing. It's not as big a deal because I can recover pretty well and I'll block their shot at the rim, but I hate when guys go past me on the wing. I hate that.

I was just focused on winning games for the Magic. I was just trying to play at a very high level, just trying to block out all the noise. I had some good games.

When there's a play to be made, a block to be made... I need to do it.