You’re in my bones and my blood and my heart,” he said. “I’d have to tear myself open to let you go.

to love is to destroy

My advice to young writers would be to write every day, even if it is only a few words. Get yourself on the habit of writing and it will become a lifelong one. And find a place to write where you are physically comfortable. You can't concentrate if you aren't. Ernest Hemingway could only write standing up, and Truman Capote could only write lying down!

Stop. I don't do you favors, Alec. I do things for you because - well, why do you think I do them?" Something rose up in Alec's throat, cutting off his response. It was always like this when he was with Magnus. It was as if there were a bubble of pain or regret that lived inside his heart, and when he wanted to say something, anything, that seemed meaningful or true, it rose up and choked off his words. "I need to get back to the ship," he said, finally.

What would demons," she said, "want with our microwave?

I knew you were crazy, but I didn't realize that you were out of your goddamned mind!!

I have a feeling you're right, Sherwin.' 'Simon. My name is Simon.