I shall pray for your soul,' promised Nessarose. I shall wait for your shoes,' Elphie answered.
Gregory MaguireIt's the only condition I know. Bitter Love, Loneliness, contempt for corruption, blind hope. It's where I live. A permanent state of bereavement. This is nothing new.
Gregory MaguireYes, I'm nervous. You'll find in time most people are. They simply learn better how to disguise it, and sometimes, if they're wise, how to use their anxiety to serve the public good.
Gregory MaguireWhere I'm from, we believe in all sorts of things that aren't true... we call it history.
Gregory Maguire