The ways of Wayne are mysterious and incomprehensible.

Normally, I have a lot of alpha readers on my books. These are people that, once I finish a novel, I let them look at it and give me a reader response.

So, using his pride like a shield against despair, dejection, and-most important— self-pity, Raoden raised his head to stare damnation in the eyes.

Marsh: Our best efforts were never even a mild annoyance to the Lord Ruler." Kelsier: Ah, but being an annoyance is something that I am very good at. In fact, I'm far more than just a 'mild' annoyance--people tell me I can be downright frustrating. Might as well use this talent for the cause of good, eh?

You should try not to talk so much, friend. You'll sound far less stupid that way. - Breeze

You're a sword not a palm tree

Too many of us take great pains with what we ingest through our mouths, and far less with what we partake of through our ears and eyes.