“I've never seen a worse situation than that of young writers in the United States. The publishing business in North America is so commercialized.”

“Ironically, Latin American countries, in their instability, give writers and intellectuals the hope that they are needed.”

“My stories are very somber, so I think I need the comic ingredient. Besides, life has so much humor.”

“I don't think humor is forced upon my universe it's a part of it.”

“Most of the movies I saw growing up were viewed as totally disposable, fine for quick consumption, but they have survived 50 years and are still growing.”