You did not bring down two of the royal guard in an unceremonious heap because the woman in the middle tripped.

Perfection is an unattainable goal. It isn't going to be perfect. Just get words down on paper, and when you stumble to what you think is the end of the book, you will have hundreds of pages of words that came out of your head. It may not be perfect, but it looks like a book.

Can the sarcasm,' he said. 'Please, I always use fresh sarcasm, never canned.

Because everything worth having hurts.

Edward smiled, I smiled, even Bernardo smiled. Olaf just looked sinister.

The ratman froze, staring at me. "Why are you laughing?" His voice held just a hint of unease. Good. I was hoping that the vampires would come for me soon and save me. You've got to admit that's funny.

Every ruler should strive for his people to love him. But if they cannot love you, then make them fear you. Love is better, but fear will do the job.