My husband says I have too much imagination, but I don't think a writer can have too much imagination!

How we handle our fears will determine where we go with the rest of our lives.

Let children read whatever they want and then talk about it with them. If parents and kids can talk together, we won't have as much censorship because we won't have as much fear.

My only advice is to stay aware, listen carefully, and yell for help if you need it.

Believe in yourself and you can achieve greatness in your life.

our finger prints dont fade from the lives we touch

Having the freedom to read and the freedom to choose is one of the best gifts my parents ever gave me.

Librarians save lives by handing the right book at the right time to a kid in need.

We are friends for life. When we’re together the years fall away. Isn’t that what matters? To have someone who can remember with you? To have someone who remembers how far you’ve come?

The truth will make you odd.

Things change…things happen…things you can’t even imagine when you’re young and full of hope.

As for thy thirst after books, away with it with all speed.

That man is blest Who does his best And leaves the rest Then-do not worry.

Why can't I just eat my waffle?

I always hated Tony Blair, from the beginning.

I'd rather give up my ears than my eyes, which might sound unusual for a musician.

The only thing worse than a crappy TV show which Paddy Chayevsky couldn't have conceived in his worst nightmare is two megacorps fighting over who thought of the crappy show first.

As an artist, you do understand you're never going to please everybody.

Outer achievements should be expressions of inner abundance, not compensation for inner poverty.

It won't be the same for me," I whispered, half to myself. "You won't let me be like that. We'll live in Antarctica." Edward snorted, breaking the tension. "Penguins. Lovely.

In a lot of ways, the way you're making your bread and butter is off people who aren't necessarily who you're writing for.