“Well, I believe in the idea of 'normal' in the way that I believe in t...” — Richard Ford Quote

“Well, I believe in the idea of 'normal' in the way that I believe in the idea of logic. Or the idea of character. All of these ethical constructs are just that: constructs.”

“Your father has to die, better he dies in your arms.”

“I have a theory... that someplace at the heart of most compelling stories is something that doesn't make sense.”

“I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.”

“Over the years I've learned that, to be a good manager, you need to have passion, and you need to have a strong character. Without those things, the job is very, very difficult.”

“The narrative constructs the identity of the character, what can be called his or her narrative identity, in constructing that of the story told. It is the identity of the story that makes the identity of the character.”