“Writers who don't read can't write well. It's that simple. The more yo...” — Laura Lippman Quote

“Writers who don't read can't write well. It's that simple. The more you read, the better you read, the better you'll write. The upside is that you can't read too much, and even 'junk' reading can be constructive.”

“I think Baltimore suffers from nostalgia and it keeps us from being honest in talking about what really happened here. A place doesn't have to be perfect to be beloved, and I love this city and I love it better for seeing its flaws.”

“Baltimore has been a punchline/punching bag for years - I've landed a few blows, to be fair - but those old jokes are out of touch.”

“I don't think I would move into politics, but our job is often about pulling things down. It's about why something won't work, which I think is valuable, but it's not always constructive.”

“We want the U.S. to have constructive and stable relations with China. That makes it much easier for us. Then we don't have to choose sides.”

“I feel like covering my children's eyes when they watch television. It's better that they spend their time doing something constructive.”