I've never lost a duel to the death. Not one.

Worry is fear in disguise. And fear will eat you from the inside out if you let it.

When a young writer comes up to me with an ambitious idea for a 20-book series, I usually tell him to maybe try something smaller to start off with.

Whenever it gets too dark, think of the good things you have, the good times you've had. It will help. I promise.

I believe that there's a cloud for every silver lining,' I said.

If I stay, they'll kill me... If I go, at least everything that wants me dead won't be taking it personally.

The building was on fire, and it wasn’t my fault.