Love isn't how you feel. It's what you do.

The truth is that I hate to think about other people reading my books," Miranda said. "It's like watching someone go through the box of private stuff that I keep under my bed.

God understands. And God understands that part of us which is more than we think we are.

To write for children at all is an act of faith.

You learn to write by doing it.

All forms of art are consciousness expanders, and I am convinced that they will take us further, and more consciously, than drugs.

I've got a sweater." Ben pulled off his coat and held it out for her. "Here." "Thanks, Ben. It's lovely and warm." Then she said, "Ben, I-- I can tell you how I feel about-- about everything. I think you're the best friend I've ever had. I-- I'd lie down and die for you if you wanted me to." "Honey," Ben said. "When I get you to lie down for me it won't be to die.