People often presume I'm from whatever country they're from. So Americans presume I'm American and the British presume I'm British. And they're surprised to discover I actually am Australian. And actually some Australians are surprised too.

Time plays tricks between here and home," said Mogget sepulchrally, frightening the life out of the telephone operator.

My parents are going to kill me!" "That seems rather harsh.

The most important thing is to be true to yourself, however you feel, and not try to feel or behave differently because you think you should, or someone has told you how you must feel. But do think about it. Unexamined feelings lead to all kinds of trouble.

Fear and realisation of ignorance, strong medicines against stupid pride.

I am Abhorsen..." He looked at the baby again and added, almost with a note of surprise, "Father of Sabriel

Be careful..you're all I've got left, to remind me who I really am.