But Annabeth knew that people saw what they wanted to see. They didn’t need the Mist to warp their perceptions.

Being a hero doesn’t mean you’re invincible. It just means that you’re brave enough to stand up and do what’s needed.

I try not to think. It interferes with being nuts" - Leo Valdez

I try very hard to be annoying. Don’t insult my ability to annoy.

"We're staying together," he promised. "You're not getting away from me. Never again."

Narcissus turned and scowled at Leo. “Who are you?” “I’m the Super-sized McShizzle, man!” Leo said. “I’m Leo Valdez, bad boy supreme. And the ladies love a bad boy.

This is Leo. I'm the... What's my title? Am I like, admiral, or captain, or..." "Repair boy." "Very funny, Piper.

Survive first. Figure out crayon drawing of destiny later.

You must forge your own path for it to mean anything.

Leo: Rainbows. Very macho. Annabeth: Butch is our best equestrian, he gets along great with the pegasi. Leo: Rainbows, ponies... Butch: I'm gonna toss you off this chariot.

It's always hard to wrap up a series. The longer I spend with the characters, the more they become like friends.

I have no particular plan in life - and that's something I rather like. Most things that people do seem to me to be rather dull and silly. In my ideal life I'd be left alone to read

I am obsessed with books.I am a book collector.

I am always looking for a great play and a great part to do.

The name Van Halen, the family legacy, is going to go on long after I'm gone.

Hypocrisy is oftenest clothed in the garb of religion.

Did man e'er live Saw priest or woman yet forgive?

My first notebook was a Big Five tablet, given to me [at age five] by my mother with the sensible suggestion that I stop whining and learn to amuse myself by writing down my thoughts.

My life was over, finished, and I’d never seen Pearl Jam play live

I am and always will be the optimist. The hoper of far-flung hopes and the dreamer of improbable dreams.

the engrossing pursuit of Americans is wealth.