I hated missing the end of anything. I was always convinced that the bit I'd miss would be the best part.

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.

Some must be warriors, that others may live in peace.

Whatever happens in life happens to make you stronger. So fear not, accept it as a gift from the universe. Use the event to capture the essence of this journey we call life.

When you cease to make a contribution you begin to die.

I am not the only person who uses his computer mainly for the purpose of diddling with his computer.

June [Hillary] is a very strong influence in my life and particularly now in my ancient years there is no doubt at all: if there's a decision to be made, quite often June is the one who makes it.

The only good imitations are those that poke fun at bad originals.

Make greatness attainable by all.

The true artist regards his work as a means of talking with men [and women], of saying his say to himself and to others. It is not a question of pay.

A pleasing personality helps you win friends and influence people. Add character to that formula, and keep those friends and maintain that influence.