The imagination can be dangerous. It can change the world. And that is why we write.

It might go down better than appearing as a giant reptile encased in a ball of fire and forcing yourself on her.' 'WHY DO YOU ALWAYS HAVE TO BRING THAT UP?

My daughter is a fantastic travelling companion - she's totally organised, whereas I'm hopeless.

When you read a book, the neurons in your brain fire overtime, deciding what the characters are wearing, how they're standing, and what it feels like the first time they kiss. No one shows you. The words make suggestions. Your brain paints the pictures.

I guess there was a war going on somewhere in the world that night but it wasn't one that could touch us.

I don't get nearly enough credit in life for the things I manage not to say.

If you haven't been in a war and are wondering how long it takes to get used to losing everything you think you need or love, I can tell you the answer is no time at all.