I've been shucked and gone to heaven.

It's kind of hard to ask a dead guy what he did wrong.

Thomas had a depressing - and scary - thought. 'Am I . . . replacing someone? Did somebody get killed?' Minho shook his head. 'No, we're just training you - someone'll want a break. Don't worry, it's been a while since a Runner was killed.' For some reason that last statement worried Thomas, though he hoped it didn't show on his face.

When it comes to individual destiny, there is no power greater in the universe then the conviction of the human soul to make a choice.

When I'm feeling a little empty in the head, I like to go see movies or read to loosen things up there.

But there was something about the largest object in the solar system vanishing that tended to disrupt normal schedules.

Be unpredictable, be real, be interesting. Tell a good story.