"I think my reputation will look after itself," Holmes said. "If they hang me, Watson, I shall leave it to you to persuade your readers that the whole thing was a misunderstanding."

My perfect reader doesn't just read - he or she devours books.

My father was aloof, very strange and very distant.

You must do what you want.

Do you realise how much trouble you're in?" "Perhaps I'll have some Weetabix after all.

I don't think my father was a bad man, all in all.

No offense, but I'd rather kiss the horse.