Folklore is the perfect second skin. From under its hide, we can see all the shimmering, shadowy uncertainties of the world.

Time may heal all wounds, but it does not erase the scars.

Literature is a textually transmitted disease, normally contracted in childhood.

A book is a wonderful present. Though it may grow worn, it will never grow old.

Childrens books change lives. Stories pour into the hearts of children and help make them what they become.

Love the writing, love the writing, love the writing... the rest will follow.

It's never perfect when I write it down the first time, or the second time, or the fifth time. But it always gets better as I go over it and over it.

Take a step, breathe in the world, give it out again in story, poem, song, art.

Ideas are the cheapest part of the writing. They are free. The hard part is what you do with ideas you've gathered.

Language helps develp life as surely as it reflects life. It is a most important part of our human condition.

Stories," he'd said, his voice low and almost husky, "we are made up of stories. And even the one's that seem the most like lies can be our deepest hidden truths.

Prayer teaches us the grace of persistent effort.

A society without humour is like a tree without roots.

Design is so critical it should be on the agenda of every meeting in every single department.

Practicing going over scenes and in front of the camera just to see how that feels, and then ultimately just finding a way to expose yourself to people. That’s what I did.

I apologize to the women I’ve hurt. I deeply regret what I did and know that it has forever impacted all of our lives.

How wonderful it is to play with someone you feel very close to.

When somebody shares, everybody wins.

I am, in fact, immortal when annoyed.

The criminal is trying to solve his immediate problems.

I that please some, try all, both joy and terror Of good and bad, that makes and unfolds error.