Writing is a dying form. One reads of this every day.

I think pirates, like astronauts, particularly for a boy, are always kind of worth thinking about.

They didn't understand it, but like so many unfortunate events in life, just because you don't understand it doesn't mean it isn't so.

The expression 'Those who can't do, teach' is a curious one, because if you look at the world , you'll see that teachers aren't particularly worse at doing things than anyone else, so perhaps the expression might be better worded as 'nobody can do anything

Lemony Snicket. Now, I'm told - the books, of course, starting from the very first one, became hugely popular, selling millions and millions. And I understand that when you used to go around to talk to your very young fans, you would appear as Lemony Snicket's representative or agent.

It is very difficult to make one's way in this world without being wicked at one time or another, when the world's way is so wicked to being with.

If you are allergic to a thing, it is best not to put that thing in your mouth, particularly if the thing is cats.