I think there's something about studying a book which will kill it if you're not careful.

Stories make you think and dream; books make you want to ask questions.

Read a lot - poems, prose, stories, newspapers, anything. Read books and poems that you think you will like and some that you think might not be for you. You might be surprised.

There's a nobility in his eye, a regal serenity about him. Does he not personify all that men try to be and never can be?

It's the teacher that makes the difference, not the classroom.

Don't worry about writing a book or getting famous or making money. Just lead an interesting life.

Always write your ideas down however silly or trivial they might seem. Keep a notebook with you at all times.

Animals are sentient, intelligent, perceptive, funny and entertaining. We owe them a duty of care as we do to children.

Live an interesting life. Meet people. Read a lot and widely, learn from the great writers

Encouraging young people to believe in themselves and find their own voice whether it's through writing, drama or art is so important in giving young people a sense of self-worth.

Being his real brother I could feel I live in his shadows, but I never have and I do not now. I live in his glow.

While police officers who blatantly shaft the common people believe that they are God, they are the Devil to those that they wrong.

Reading sparks writing.

I just can’t wait to get out of Sweet Valley, ' Jessica explained. 'I feel like I’ve been dancing with the same ten cute guys my whole life.

You take a guy like George Clooney who goes out there to Darfur, and gets things done! That's magical. He's done a great thing.

The farmers are the founders of civilization.

From the time she was born, until she was fifteen, I didn't know where I left off and she began. We were joined at the hip or the heart or the brain.

Bashfulness is not becoming to maidenhood, though modesty always is.

You will never be able to hit a target that you cannot see.

I live for Pilates reformer class. I go at least three times a week. It's a great way to lengthen your muscles, stretch, and kind of relax your mind.

I always like to look on the optimistic side of life.