I have always loved 'Stig of the Dump.' I think reading that book made me officially realise that I was a reader.

I don't like lollipops.

Artemis Fowl will never be secondary." "I thought you were Artemis Fowl the Second?" said Holly.

Butler could kill you a hundred different ways without use of his armoury. Though I'm sure one would be quite sufficient.

I hear that you were on a date with Trouble Kelp. Are you two planning on building a bivouac any time soon?

Either that boy is the sanest creature on Earth, he thought, or he is so disturbed that our tests cannot even begin to scratch the surface.

Have you ever heard of the theory of relativity?" Artemis blinked. "Is this a joke? I have traveled through time, Doctor. I think I know a little something about relativity.

Butler was seeing the world as it was, complete with L.E.P retrival team

Being in command means making tough decisions. Not being in command means shutting up and doing what you're told. --Artemis Fowl

I never tell anyone exactly how clever I am. They would be too scared.

It's like learning to ride a unicorn. You never forget.

Your body is a sacred-temple of God.

It is a sign of arrogance to be mad at someone for not acting as per your advice, especially if it was unsolicited.

So now it's space and time, " he said. "You ever watch Doctor Who on PBS?""All the time, " she said dryly, "on the BBC. And don't think I wouldn't sell my soul for a TARDIS.

In secluding himself too much from society, an author is in danger of losing that intimate acquaintance with life which is the only sure foundation of power in a writer.

I was never somebody who grew up going, 'I really want to be a singer in a band,' and I never had any ambition toward anything, really.

I write any sort of rubbish which will cover the main outlines of the story, then I can begin to see it.

Buffoons, buffoons! One can play any tune on them!

Generally, the bigger the budget, the less interesting the characters become.

I am touring in Europe. I am putting together a trio and a quartet. I am playing solo concerts with my symphonic sounds. I am very much engaged back to playing and recording and everything.

If I can surround myself with hilarious people every day, I will always want to go to work.