A notion for a story is for me a confluence of real events, historical perhaps, or from my own memory to create an exciting fusion.

Stories make you think and dream; books make you want to ask questions.

Read a lot - poems, prose, stories, newspapers, anything. Read books and poems that you think you will like and some that you think might not be for you. You might be surprised.

There's a nobility in his eye, a regal serenity about him. Does he not personify all that men try to be and never can be?

It's the teacher that makes the difference, not the classroom.

Don't worry about writing a book or getting famous or making money. Just lead an interesting life.

Always write your ideas down however silly or trivial they might seem. Keep a notebook with you at all times.

Animals are sentient, intelligent, perceptive, funny and entertaining. We owe them a duty of care as we do to children.

Live an interesting life. Meet people. Read a lot and widely, learn from the great writers

Encouraging young people to believe in themselves and find their own voice whether it's through writing, drama or art is so important in giving young people a sense of self-worth.

Being his real brother I could feel I live in his shadows, but I never have and I do not now. I live in his glow.

Madness is witlessness’s.

I respect the fact that people have worked hard all week and want to go to the movies on the weekend and be entertained.

I often feel very guilty because of the time that I spend outside of my home and the little time that sometimes I have for my kids.

Football season: The only time of the year when a man can walk down the street with a blond on one arm and a blanket on the other without encountering raised eyebrows.

Mothers aren't allowed to have favorite children!

In all darkness, there is a light and in all light there is a darkness.

The more ups and downs, the more joy I feel. The greater the fear, the greater the happiness I feel.

Come on Sandy, baby, loosen up, your too tight.

I've learned that usually, the less I know about other people, the better off I am.

When you're in bed, you're dead