What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but what happens in New Orleans, goes home with you.

There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds.

I love animals, always have, and it seemed natural to help the ASPCA. Animals have no voice of their own, so we have to be that voice

I am not a morning person.

I always treated writing as a profession, never as a hobby. If you don't believe in yourself, no one else will.

Remember your personal demons should be afraid of you, because you are their home, their food, and as you heal, their executioner.

You'd think a sociopath assassin wouldn't have a fan following but he does

Zebrowski says that if you killed someone else just hide the body, he's not starting over on the paperwork.

Never trust people who smile constantly. They're either selling something or not very bright.

My writing style is very sensual, as in sensory detail

The best lies are always at least partially true.

why shine as bright as the sun, when you can shine as bright as the moon and let the stars shine beside you

Growing up is such a barbarous business, full of inconvenience... and pimples.

Life is a game, you either win or loose but there is no draw

"Some persons hold," he pursued, still hesitating, "that there is a wisdom of the Head, and that there is a wisdom of the Heart..."

No business can stay in business without customers. How you treat - or mistreat - them determines how long your doors stay open.

I've spent years when I've not been in the limelight at all and I'm perfectly happy living my life without being swooped on by paparazzi.

You build trust with others each time you choose integrity over image, truth over convenience, or honor over personal gain.

The law operates by faith. If you believe, no effort is necessary to see the fulfillment of your every desire.

The willingness to share does not make one charitable; it makes one free.

The parliament is the supreme decision-making and legislative body in any democracy. It reflects the collective desires of the citizens and makes laws.