Clean, quick, and easy as lying. We know how it ends practically before it starts. That's why stories appeal to us. They give is the clarity and simplicity our real lives lack.

There are two sure ways to lose a friend, one is to borrow, the other to lend.

When left to its own devices it tends to make me look as if I’ve been set afire.

All stories are true,” Skarpi said. “But this one really happened, if that’s what you mean.” He took another slow drink, then smiled again, his bright eyes dancing. “More or less. You have to be a bit of a liar to tell a story the right way. Too much truth confuses the facts. Too much honesty makes you sound insincere.

Congratulations. That was the stupidest thing I've ever seen. Ever.

I'd like to work with some of the videogame companies for the simple fact that they obviously need some sort of writer's help. I play videogames, and lately it's hard for me to enjoy them because I'm spending all my time cringing at the corny dialogue, thin characters, and glaring plot holes.

She was a wicked thing sometimes. All full of want. As if the shape of the world depended on her mood. As if she were important.