I don't reinvent myself in any major way. It seems to be a slow evolution. I go back and visit certain themes that I feel strongly about and resonate with me emotionally.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
People always tell me, 'Reinvent yourself, re-this, re-whatever.' I haven't reinvented myself. It's an honest evolution. I've always been authentic.
I get inspired at different times and in different ways.
I'm inspired by many different things. Often, I'm inspired by experiences I've had, books I've read, people I've met, stories I've heard.
I get very driven by certain themes and ideas.
I'm constantly being inspired by the old days and taking things from the past and allowing them to lift me up where I am now.
You don't reinvent yourself; you get better with what you do.
Periodically, I return to the classics for inspiration and refreshment.
My whole artistic life has always been about change, change, change, move on, move on. It's the only thing I find interesting.
When I look back over my novels what I find is that when I think I'm finished with a theme, I'm generally not. And usually themes will recur from novel to novel in odd, new guises.
I constantly try to reinvent my sensibilities and my ideas. I enjoy some of the satisfaction that I get when I feel good about what I've done. But the process is quite lonely and quite painful.