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The desire for self-expression afflicts people when they feel there is something of themselves which is not getting through to the outside world.

It is only a step from boredom to disillusionment, which leads naturally to self-pity, which in turn ends in chaos.

Relentless, repetitive self talk is what changes our self-image.

I suppose you inevitably fall into habits of expression.

We cannot consume our way into personal growth. Yet, millions of us have bought into this cynical concept of faux identity.

All morons hate it when you call them a moron.

Self-expression is always a right, but it's still not there to be abused.

Being self-critical is good; being self-hating is destructive. There's a very fine line there somewhere, and I walk it carefully.

Novelists are in the business of constructing consciousness out of words, and that's what we all do, cradle to grave. The self is a story we tell.

I think my generation is obsessed with instant gratification. We want everything now, now, now.