When I was about ten my favourite article in the huge and mouldering Encyclopedia Britannica we owned (the ninth edition) was the one on Lycanthropy. (Yes, I had a favourite 1890s Britannica article when I was ten. I am now aware this is not entirely usual.)

The first author I remember being obsessed by, actually realizing 'I like the way he writes and I like the way he tells stories,' was C.S. Lewis and the 'Narnia' books.

I remembered something somebody had once said to me. It's okay. Everyday is freshly ground.

Call no man happy, said Shadow, until he is dead

You know what killed off the dinosaurs, Whateley? We did. In one barbecue.

Idris: Are all people like this? The Doctor: Like what? Idris: So much bigger on the inside.

Remember your name. Do not lose hope ---what you seek will be found.