I love the idea of exploring different worlds, whether it’s through reading or actually immersing myself in a new experience

I believe in the power of books. They’re like a portable life.

I’ve discovered that if you keep knocking long enough, someone will eventually let you in

I’m a big believer in the fact that life is too short to be serious all the time. So if you can’t laugh at yourself, call me—I’ll laugh at you

There’s a fine line between participatory journalism and madness.

I’ve learned that no one is going to read your mind and give you what you want. You have to ask for it

I’m always open to new ideas, within reason

I’m not saying it’s wrong to have strong opinions, just that we should occasionally look at things from a different perspective

I try to be a contrarian. I’m a first-born, so I think that’s in my blood