Every relationship is messed up. What makes it really perfect is if you still want to be there when things suck.

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.

During our first date, I wanted to hold your hand so badI almost cut mine offand threw it at youto see if you would catch it

Only the descent into the hell of self-knowledge can pave the way to godliness.

Everything gets better with the touch of love.

Bliss is terribly private.

What?" She drew herself up, stern as a cat presented with the wrong food for dinner.

Initially when I stopped playing, I had accumulated some burnout.

Young writers take themselves very seriously in college.

I am a partisan and artisan of Europe. But I draw the lessons of my experience in government.

Ignorance makes for weakness and fear; knowledge gives strength and confidence. Nothing surprises an intellect that knows all things with a sense of discrimination.

There wasn't a second that passed when you weren't on my mind. You own me, Eva. Wherever I am, whatever I'm doing, I belong to you.