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The way that words fit together is always interesting to me. I love words.

I like playing around with the words; I love it when I feel like I've picked the exact right word to describe whatever it is I'm trying to describe.

I never leave a sentence or a paragraph until I'm satisfied with it.

I do love perusing the dictionary to find how many words I don't use - words that have specific, sharp, focused meaning. I also love the sound of certain words. I love the sound of the word pom-pom.

It's important to be precise about words, because of the thought value of them-they frame and shape so much of the way we understand things.

I like the construction of sentences and the juxtaposition of words-not just how they sound or what they mean, but even what they look like.

My writing tends to become very dense, so I have to keep some cushion. Sometimes, words that seem superfluous are actually essential for the overall effect.

Words are like untying a corset - you can move into this great space with them.

I love the right words. I think economy and precision of language are important.

I like editing. Generally, you work under the assumption that everything can be shorter. I like to see if I can reconstruct a sentence. I find that enjoyable work.