But it's far too late for us; ring, hair, letters, photographs - all traces of our love will be scattered then, like an anagram.

I think we'll always miss our parents. But I think we can miss them without being miserable all the time. After all, they wouldn't want us to be miserable.

Stretched out in front of me was my time as an adult, and then a skeleton, and then nothing except perhaps a few books on a few shelves.

When do you learn that the world, like any diner worth its salt, is open twenty-four hours a day?

Anyone who gives you a cinnamon roll fresh out of the oven is a friend for life.

I was once almost forced off the stage at a large chain bookstore that shall remain nameless, because she introduced me as Lemony Snicket, and I immediately interrupted her and said, "Oh no, Lemony Snicket isn't here," and then she tried to cancel the event right then and there.

Like People, animals will become frightened and likely do whatever you say if you whip them enough.