Once you'd resolved to go, there was nothing to it at all.

I never had any question that my parents loved me. I had a real sense of self confidence.

Everything in life is gray, you know.

That was the thing to remember about all monsters, They love to frighten people, but the minute you stare them down, they turn tail and run.

You have to find the redeeming quality and love the person for that.

You can't prepare for everything life's going to throw at you. And you can't avoid danger. It's there. The world is a dangerous place, and if you sit around wringing your hands about it, you'll out on all the adventure.

She was developing what Mom called a bit of a sarcastic streak.