I don’t often know who should read what book. It’s a little bit like trying to set people up on a date - a good match is unpredictable and mysterious.

She groped forward, hands and feet, in search of darkness, distance and solitude.

I've always been led to believe that the ultimate goal for an author is the movie deal. Now I understand that the movie deal is merely a MEANS TO A MUCH HIGHER END: NAIL POLISH.

You're in fine temper," Raffin said. "Your hair is blue," she snapped back.

It's not fair. It's not fair," she cried, knowing it was a child's argument but not caring, because being childish did not make it untrue.

If we're to be judged by our parents and grandparents, then we all may as well impale ourselves upon jagged bits of rock.

It's as if when I open myself up to every perception, things create their own focus.