Merrill Markoe

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

“Humor is the affectionate communication of insight.”

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

“Art is the signature of civilizations.”

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

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

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

“Big words are not a sign of intelligence.”

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

“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.”

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