I like writing idealistically, romantically and swashbucklingly.

Everything can be going well, but if I'm not writing, I'm not happy. When I'm writing well, I'm like a different person.

I'm more comfortable writing traditional protagonists. But 'Steve Jobs' and 'The Social Network' have antiheroes. I like to write antiheroes as if they're making their case to God about why they should be allowed into heaven. I have to find something in that character that is like me and write to that.

I've got plenty of quirks. I go to an office early in the morning. Early in the morning is really good writing time. I take anywhere between six to eight showers a day. I'm not exaggerating. I'm not a germaphobe: it's all about a fresh start.

Writing never comes easy. The difference between Page 2 and Page Nothing is the difference between life and death.

I feel like the better version of myself is on paper... I'd rather have people know me on paper.