“One expected growth, change; without it, the world was less, the well ...” — Charles de Lint Quote

One expected growth, change; without it, the world was less, the well of inspiration dried up, the muses fled.

The problem with children is that you have to put up with their parents.

Don't forget - no one else sees the world the way you do, so no one else can tell the stories that you have to tell.

The best artists know what to leave out.

I think you're all mad. But that's part and parcel of being an artistic genius, isn't it?

I do not believe in eating fish hot. People always insist on hot fish, but that leaves it dried out.

People seem to like this image of me being all boho and hippy. It's either that or I'm down on my luck, I've got no money, the work's dried up.

I haven't written anything in four years. I'm sort of dried up.

I measure in my palm and use my eyes to estimate amounts; a tablespoon is a full palm of dried spices.

Chipotles, which are dried jalapeno peppers, give out a terrific smoky flavour - they're warm, earthy and usually not too spicy.