At that moment, the creature's back breached the waves, its body cutting through the water in a sinuous arch, rainbows sparking off the iridescent scales on its back. Rusalye.

The ox feels the yoke, but does the bird feel the weight of its wings?

I have loved you all my life, Mal, " I whispered through my tears. "There is no end to our story.

Do you answer a question directly?""Hard to say. Ah, there, I've done it again

Mal snickered. "What's so funny?""I just pictured the Darkling being cornered by a sweaty duchess trying to have her way with him.

I may not have been completely honest about that.""You? Less than truthful? I'm shocked, Nikolai. Shocked and horrified.

He doesn’t need a donkey, ” says Ana Kuya. “He has a wife.

I opened my mouth, but the same words came to me again and again.I will not scream. I will not scream. I will not scream.

Of course I'm jealous. I thought I was going to get to punch him. That isn't the point.

David looked at me, then, the regret plain on his face. No matter what I said, we both knew the hard truth. We do our best. We try. And usually, it makes no difference at all

I don't think-""Clearly. Why start now?

Thank God for imminent doomsday.

I'd much rather have sat there and just been a fly on the wall, instead of having to smile at people. I'd rather have been a waitress. Just gone round and stared at people.

In my theater days I assumed that you had to get rid of yourself to do a character well, and I don’t think I was a very good actor when I did that.

At the end of the day, the task I have is just like anyone else, to prove myself through my product or work. I've really found this to be true, the name advantage is a zero sum gain.

If man can fly, it won't be something extraordinary! But if man can become immortal, now that will be extraordinary!

You make a joke out of everything. Life’s too painful not to.

I came late to the genre of folk music.

Don't try to be just like some other singer hitting it big - find your own style and be honest in your performances. And never underestimate your audience.

Sometimes if the people are up for trying something that I'm interested in, it can be a great experience.

To be poor and independent is very nearly an impossibility.