Between the covers of the books that no one had ever read again, in the old parchments damaged by dampness, a livid flower had prospered, and in the air that had been the purest and brightest in the house an unbearable smell of rotten memories floated.

Tricks you need to transform something which appears fantastic, unbelievable into something plausible, credible, those I learned from journalism. The key is to tell it straight. It is done by reporters and by country folk.

A lie is more comfortable than doubt, more useful than love, more lasting than truth.

A true friend is the one who holds your hand and touches your heart.

This soup tastes like windows

Inspiration gives no warnings.

The first of the line is tied to a tree and the last is being eaten by the ants .