I can't promise that every child with learning differences will become a novelist, but I do think all children can become lifelong readers.

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.

Tomorrow is not the best time to start your dream. You have already missed yesterday and cannot afford to miss today too.

You can twist perception, reality won't budge

I am soft and kind hearted. Sadly people mistake that for weakness. But I’d rather be weak thank ugly hearted.

THOSE WHO SAID IT CAN'T BE DONE...SHOULDN'T GET IN MY WAY WHILE I'M DOING IT!

Immigrants have faced huge obstacles to achieving the American Dream, yet have persevered to overcome them.

I'm not a good actor, I can play myself and a much gayer version of myself. That's my range.

The difference is conflict, an important yet overlooked aspect of all good communications.

Our minds are like certain vehicles,--when they have little to carry they make much noise about it, but when heavily loaded they run quietly.

There are several really interesting clocks in Berlin.

I grew up on cricket and I think Australian kids are getting so Americanized.