I am sure it is a great mistake always to know enough to go in when it rains. One may keep snug and dry by such knowledge, but one misses a world of loveliness.

The Gray Man hated his current rental car. He got the distinct impression it hadn't been handled enough by humans when it was young, and now it would never be pleasant to be around.

Beauty in art is often nothing but ugliness subdued.

Independent film is such a huge deal in the UK. There aren't many big budget studio movies that get greenlit at all. The indie film industy is a great opportunity that I'm trying to seize.

Life, like poker has an element of risk. It shouldn't be avoided. It should be faced.

Often my characters have some kind of idealism or grand belief that they're pursuing.

But the Night Mother is mother to all! It is her voice we follow! Her will! Would you dare risk disobedience? And surely... punishment?

THERE'S NO OTHER WAY to find out whether or not you'll be successful other than just doing it

Hephaestus glowered up at us. “I didn’t make you, did I?” Uh,” Annabeth said, “no, sir.” Good,” the god grumbled. “Shoddy workmanship.

Better to have 3 real friends than 100,000 digital ones.