The waiter brought fresh-baked bread and cheese, a bottle of sparkling water for Annabeth, and a Coke with ice for me (because I’m a barbarian).

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.

Discipline is when we limit ourselves, put borders around ourselves.

My dad was the biggest influence on my life because he was never boring.

Asthma research is a lot better and new medicines are always coming out to help young people.

You are extraordinary within your limits, but your limits are extraordinary!

Time keeps on... slippin'... slippin'... slippin' into the future.

Each heart holds the secret: 'Kindness' is the word.

My parents were married my whole life until my father passed away a few years ago.

If there has not been such a thing as gymnastics, I would have had to invent it because I feel at one with the sport.

My whole life story is kind of a backhanded compliment.