Books make great gifts because they're everybody's favorite things.

Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th.

Some people regard discipline as a chore. For me, it is a kind of order that sets me free to fly.

The world is full of magical places, and the library has always been one of them for me. A library can be that special place for our children.

I feel an enormous responsibility to bridge the gap between England and America, and be a sort of very quiet ambassador for my country to try to sort of do a "hands across the water" thing where they understand England and English people understand Americans. I adore America.

Sometimes opportunities float right past your nose. Work hard, apply yourself, and be ready. When an opportunity comes you can grab it.

If you're passionate about what you do, then go for it wholeheartedly. Be prepared that if anytime, you may be surprised by a phenomenal opportunity that may come your way, and that's when I say, do your homework. Be ready.