For all men are equal at the moment of death and who are we to judge them when a much greater judge awaits?

Authors have odd relationships with their creations They owe their fame and fortune to their characters but feel enslaved by them.

The worst time to feel alone is when you're in a crowd.

Childhood, after all, is the first precious coin that poverty steals from a child.

When are you at your most defenseless?

You must do what you want.

Whatever you say, old boy. Just look after yourself. And whatever you do, don't swallow the gum!