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The nicest part of the prize, perhaps, is the effect on my friends and family. Each of them feels proud and happy to have the relationship with me that they do. In a way, it's as though they received an award too, and I like that very much.

In the world of literature, I see prizes as more of a duty to the craft itself, rather than as something for the individual.

There is something so arbitrary about prizes.

Joy is not the result of getting what you want; it is the way to get what you want. In the deepest sense, joy is what you want.

There are those who give with joy, and that joy is their reward.

The world continues to offer glittering prizes to those who have stout hearts and sharp swords.

I do think of this prize as the GFP prize, and I happen to fortunately be one of the people that goes along for the ride.

You keep your eyes on the prize, you try to do what's right, and eventually, you'll reach your goal.

I was never much of a one to win prizes... and certainly never placed too much value on their acquisition.