Writing is one of the few careers for which you essentially train yourself, the other two major ones being juggling and pickpocketing.

There is no normal. I've never met a normal person. The concept is flawed. It implies that there is only one way people are supposed to be, and that can't possible be true. Human experience is far too varied.

I am a mass of contradictions.

Quarrels are a natural part of relationships. Making up is always the best part.

You can never visit the same place twice. Each time, it's a different story. By the very act of coming back, you wipe out what came before.

Were you playing with Stuart?" she asked. The question was loaded. I was a filthy, filthy woman, and even the five-year-old knew it.

Did you hear?" he asked. "They found another body around nine this morning. It's the Ripper, definitely." "Good morning," I replied. "Morning. Listen to this. The second victim.