Our Generation has had no Great war, no Great Depression. Our war is spiritual. Our depression is our lives.
Chuck Palahniuk
Personal identity seems like it's just such an American archetype, from Holly Golightly re-inventing herself in 'Breakfast At... →
I think, in a way, I invented the term 'fight club' and that these things have always existed, but they never really had a label. Nobody had... →
My best advice for writers is: Have your adventures, make your mistakes, and choose your friends poorly - all these make for great stories.
Fiction is no longer the dominant storytelling device of our time. In the 19th century it worked great, and fiction was the king, but it's not... →
As a lower-class kid, I was raised to think success would be owning stuff. Having that great job, too. Now I find my parents' dream was wrong.... →
I thought 'Fight Club' was great as David Fincher's version.
I don't see why it should be remarkable that you can acquire a reputation for fairness and decency. Those are qualities shared by so many people.... →
Michael Palin
I'm not good at confrontation. I know my strengths. I like company. And I am not a great arguer... I do find it much easier talking to people I... →
Travelling, and being paid for it, is just great.