If you open the door and realize things like the fact that Batman is occupying the same narrative space that Robin Hood used to fill 400 years ago, then you have the freedom to ignore the pointless "what is literature" discussion and just talk about stories.

Someone's parents have been singing entirely the wrong sort of songs.

There is nothing quite so delightfully mysterious as a secret in your own backyard.

I've always liked the moonless night best. It's easier to say things in the dark. It's easier to be yourself.

Stand alone books are nice because they have everything all in one tidy little package. Neverwhere was awesome because you get action, adventure, character development, the exploration of a strange world, PLUS resolution of all the problems and mysteries at the end. No lines no waiting. That's very satisfying. Multi-volume stories are satisfying too, just in a different way.

Knowing your own ignorance is the first step to enlightenment.

For me, language is something that I've always loved. When I read, that's what I look for. When I write, that's what I strive for.