Books can be terrible snobs.

There are any number of magical creatures, mostly female, whose singing can bring about horror and death. Sirens, undines, banshees, Bananarama tribute bands...

Never go anywhere without condiments. Condiments are our friends.

The only good hero is the kind who survives to talk about merchandising.

Nothing is hidden, nothing is ever lost, nothing is ever forgotten. That's always been part of my problem.

Though I often run out of courage and good sense, stubbornness keeps me going.

Sometimes humour is all we have to say the things that can't be said.

You know, sometimes I swear the whole universe runs on irony.

If you don't trust anyone, they can't let you down.

Keep your mind too open, and you never know what might walk in.

Wait. You've got principles? We'll have to update your file.

A good antidote to the reasons why you worry is never to worry about the reasons why you worry, for the reasons why you worry will always make you worry about the reasons why you worry

Training of the mind and body leads to awareness of the soul

Nobody said it was a beautiful world with no scars.

I would vote for you for President but I'm against big government.

I like the way my heart beats, I like the way I think; I don't need or want anything to change that.

They've promised that dreams can come true - but forgot to mention that nightmares are dreams, too.

You cannot be effective if those who work for you are not. So building their effectiveness ought to be a priority.

To be able to choose between proprietary software packages is to be able to choose your master. Freedom means not having a master.

I like books that are exciting and that make you think about things, as well. I like things that have a twist - like 'Atonement,' which I haven't read obviously, as I'm a bit young.

I am not of that feather, to shake off my friend when he must need me