What was I up to, you may ask? I certainly didn't want to meet Monsieur Evil again or creepy old Lord Salamander.

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.

Whoever challenges freaks should noticethat in the method he does not mature into a beast.

When we were kids I begged cupid to come and shoot me.

There's something comforting about the companionship of animals in a new place.

A happy life must be to a great extent a quiet life, for it is only in an atmosphere of quiet that true joy dare live.

Votes should be weighed not counted.

Because God is sovereign, He is able to answer. Because He is faithful to His promises, He will answer.

Belly buttons are cool!

Forty is brilliant and I love it. I'm happier now than when I was 20.

Though I love the luxury of the Waldorf Towers, room service there doesn't do soul food.

If you're going to cheat, it's better if you don't get caught.