All little creatures are beautiful...every living thing when it first sees life is born in beauty. What they grow to be is a different matter.

Imagination is a gift given to us from God and each one of us use it differently.

Step aside? I step aside for nobeast, whether it be a hallowed hedgehog, an officious otter, a seasoned squirrel, a mutterin' mole or a befuddled badger!

He came with death held in his paw Which no rat born could face Oh woe to those who break the law Of Sunflash and his mace!

I still pinch meself when I wake up of a morning...Who ever thought I'd be a children's author -- let alone a best-selling children's author? I feel I should still be driving a truck, or (working as) a longshoreman.

Any weapon is a good weapon as long as ye can use it with honor and skill.

I fell, you see. Trod on my abbot, Father Habit. Oh, dear! I mean.