I got done writing Ports of Call and suddenly realized I have far too much material for the book.

I do read books. I suppose it's more or less the same thing, but at least I'm alone and I'm an individual. I can stop anytime I want, which I frequently do.

But, for instance, when I was awfully young, I read all the Oz books. They were an enormous influence on me.

I was an omnivore at reading, so that everything I ever read contributed.