Merrill Markoe

“What I like about dogs is that they aren't complicated.”

“Art is the signature of civilizations.”

“Humor is the affectionate communication of insight.”

“I think the only way to get through this life is to laugh your way through it. You either have to laugh or cry. I prefer to laugh. Crying gives me a headache.”

“Creativity is the ability to see relationships where none exist.”

“Big words are not a sign of intelligence.”

“The only thing that's worse than being bored is being boring.”

“When I write, I feel like an armless, legless man with a crayon in his mouth.”

“The trouble with wanting to do the right thing is that frequently the right thing today is the wrong thing for tomorrow.”

“My favorite thing about the holiday season is the lights! I love walking around with my husband and seeing all the pretty decorations.”

“My ideal man is one who is funny, intelligent, and supportive.”

“If you want to be a writer, you have to be a reader first.”