“Literature has as one of its principal allures that it tells you somet...” — Richard Ford Quote

“Literature has as one of its principal allures that it tells you something about life that life itself can't tell you. I just thought literature is a thing that human beings do.”

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

“Reading is probably what leads most writers to writing.”

“I've had a lot of people tell me they wish I were their principal.”

“Growing up, I always said I would never go in to education. Both of my parents were teachers - my dad was also a principal and a superintendent. I just didn't want to be part of the school system.”

“I don't know how good a principal I would be. I kind of like being the second.”