Ah, well, the truth is always one thing, but in a way it's the other thing, the gossip, that counts. It shows where people's hearts lie.

The past becomes a texture, an ambience to our present.

There is nothing like walking to get the feel of a country. A fine landscape is like a piece of music; it must be taken at the right tempo. Even a bicycle goes too fast

Imagination is not enough. Knowledge is necessary.

Rumours began with the whispered gossip of native servants and spread quickly to the rest of the population.

There are more stolen bikes in my garage than there are stars in the galaxy.

The death of any man will not remove God's throne.

Mathematics my foot! Algorithms are mathematics too, and often more interesting and definitely more useful.

I always loved the style of Jean Seberg, Jane Birkin and Marilyn Monroe.

A stunning survey of the latest evidence for intelligent life on Mars. Mac Tonnies brings a thoughtful, balanced and highly accessible approach to one of the most fascinating enigmas of our time.

I majored in Shakespearean studies at a very tiny school in Georgia.

I really wanted to do things that weren't comic. It felt like finding people who can see this other side to me.

I didn't come here of my own accord, and I can't leave that way. Whoever brought me here will have to take me home.

I've always written in first person. It gives the readers more insight.

I'd really like to be in closer contact with life. I'm a little too distant, I guess. I like to place myself outside.