Laistrygonians. Cannibals. Northern Giants. Sasquatch legend. Yep, yep. They are not birds. Not birds of North America.

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.

Things had improved after he was born. We both loved him with such fervor that it was impossible that some wouldn’t splash back on us.

If growing up means not seeing one’s family and friends on the regular—all in the name of paying the bills, then growing up is overrated.

Quid nomen tibi est? She was not about to offer her name up to a stranger. It was almost the only thing she possessed that nobody had stolen.

What I love about doing my concerts is always feeding off the fans and their energy.

I'm not looking to freak people out - eating rodents or bugs. I don't do that anymore.

This is going to be an old fashioned Baptist camp meeting with old fashioned singing, preaching and testifying.

I would rather fail trying than succeed at doing nothing.

I dont need an award to inspire me to keep making music.

The America's Cup is like driving your Lamborgini to the Gran Prix track to watch the charter buses race.

We artists stick ourselves out. This in itself deserves respect.