Perfect love did that to a person, and this had been perfect.

I'd like to be remembered not only for my body of work but also for specific novels. Ideally, I want to be remembered in the same way as Stephen King, who defined and exemplified excellence in the horror genre in the late 20th and early 21st century.

When I write to you, I feel your breath; when you read them, I imagine you feel mine. Is it that way with you too? These letters are part of us now, part of our history, a reminder forever that we made it through this time. Thank you for helping me survive this year, but more than that, thank you in advance for all the years to come.

You can't live your life for other people. You've got to do what's right for you, even if it hurts some people you love.

Loving someone and having them love you back is the most precious thing in the world.

Just when you think it can't get any worse, it can.

Because in the end, and no matter how hard it is, acceptance helps people move on with the rest of their lives.