My parents were horrified when I told them I wanted to be an author.

Thinking is a bit uncomfortable, but you'll get used to it. A matter of time and practice.

For Wayfarers still journeying, for Wanderers at rest.

Seize the day, whatever's in it to seize, before something comes along and seizes you.

The only thing a cat worries about is what's happening right now. As we tell the kittens, you can only wash one paw at a time.

For the deeds of a man, not the words of a prophecy, are what shape his destiny.

Paradoxically, in fantasy for young people I was able to express my own deepest feelings and attitudes more than I had ever done in writing for adults.