Aspects that we consider normal today could very well be repugnant in the future - eating animals, for one thing, or abundant choice, or invasive surgery. I was simply trying to demonstrate that what is acceptable today may not be acceptable forever, and vice-versa.

Every book should have a romance.

Failure concentrates the mind wonderfully. If you don't make mistakes, you're not trying hard enough.

Prejudice is a product of ignorance that hides behind barriers of tradition.

History has rewritten itself so many times I'm not really sure how it was to begin with -- it's a bit like trying to guess the original color of a wall when it's been repainted eight times.

If you even think about asking Harry Potter for an autograph, your day ends right now.

Almost anything can be improved with the addition of bacon.