Well now, Jack," Hastings said from the sidelines. "I'm afraid you've been beheaded. Not a good start." He sounded amused.

It was one of the warm nights at the end of summer that makes promises that won't be kept.

I continue to believe in miracles. But i know that miracles come to those who work very hard

Just remember who you are... The world will try to change you into someone else. Don't let them. That's the best advice anyone can give you.

Will you give the girl to me?" she said. "Will you let me try?" He nodded, dizzy with relief. "Please, Willo. Please. Save her. It doesn't matter...what happens to me.

Admit nothing - that was his first rule. Appeal to logic - second rule. Delay the inevitable - third rule.

Plus he was naturally lucky at cards. As Mam had always said, lucky at cards, or lucky at life. One or the other. Not both.