Anything worth doing always starts as a bad idea.

You want a love story too? There's none to be had.

I like to have powerful enemies. Makes me feel important.

Don't argue. Never deign to deny. Meet insults with laughter.

There’s no such thing as too much champagne. Though your head will try to tell you otherwise tomorrow.

Don't wish for bricks when you can build from stone.

There was something soothing about the crackle of paper, the smell of ink, and the soft scratching of nibs and brushes.