A person likes to think of himself in a certain way, and when something happens that makes that no longer possible, you mourn the old self. The person you thought you were.

There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds.

I love animals, always have, and it seemed natural to help the ASPCA. Animals have no voice of their own, so we have to be that voice

I am not a morning person.

I always treated writing as a profession, never as a hobby. If you don't believe in yourself, no one else will.

Remember your personal demons should be afraid of you, because you are their home, their food, and as you heal, their executioner.

You'd think a sociopath assassin wouldn't have a fan following but he does

Zebrowski says that if you killed someone else just hide the body, he's not starting over on the paperwork.

Never trust people who smile constantly. They're either selling something or not very bright.

My writing style is very sensual, as in sensory detail

The best lies are always at least partially true.

There are zero excuses or delays when oneself is determined to grow.

To win without risk is to triumph without glory.

The day, like the previous days, dragged sluggishly by in a kind of insipid idleness, devoid even of that dreamy expectancy which can make idleness so enchanting.

In this world people have to pay an extortionate price for any exceptional gift whatever.

I've probably earned the right to screw up a few times. I don't want the fear of failure to stop me from doing what I really care about.

I did a 'Children of the Corn' remake for Sci Fi Channel. I play the Peter Horton role from the original, and Candace McClure from 'Battlestar Galactica' is my Linda Hamilton.

I'm really excited that I'm able to work again.

It is strange that the years teach us patience; that the shorter our time, the greater our capacity for waiting.

All the feeling which my father could not put into words was in his hand-any dog, child or horse would recognize the kindness of it.

The thing about Manchester is...it all comes from here