The tricks of magic follow the archetypes of narrative fiction - there are tales of creation and loss, death and resurrection, and obstacles that must be overcome.

Art is a deception that creates real emotions - a lie that creates a truth. And when you give yourself over to that deception, it becomes magic.

Magicians will always tell you the trick is the most important thing, but Im more interested in telling a story.

The tools of social networking: These are the digital campfires around which the audience gathers to hear our story.

One of the key qualities of all stories is that they are made to be shared.

The tricks of magic follow the archetypes of narrative fiction — there are tales of creation and loss, death and resurrection, and obstacles that must be overcome.

We willingly enter fictional worlds where we cheer our heroes and cry for friends we never had.

Magic [makes] possible today what science will make a reality tomorrow.

The Chinese general Sun Tzu said that all war was based on deception. Oscar Wilde said the same thing of romance.

Everything I did, I did for mankind.

It is love and reason, ' I said, 'fleeing from all the madness of war.

Success is often followed by failure. Yesterday's victory doesn't win today's battle.

True love is not a question. It is an answer that you never have to spend a lifetime figuring out.

Never expect anything without being prepared to give.

I wonder what it would be like to be with a boy who blushes when he looks at my skin.

Wit is the epitaph of an emotion.

Always tell the truth - it's the easiest thing to remember.

I love the written word; I love when someone takes the time or leaves you a note or sends a letter.

I must secure more time for private devotions. I have been living far too public for me. The shortening of devotions starves the soul, it grows lean and faint. I have been keeping too late hours.