Dimitri: "Why did you come here?" Rose: "Because you hit me on the head and dragged me here.

The nice thing about a series is you can end on cliffhangers all the time. You can be like, 'You know what? Here we go, this person just died, end of book.' And with the end of the series, you're very conscious of all the plotlines that were left hanging. There's a balance there to wrap those up but still leave it exciting.

Don't get caught up in fashion games. These kids probably think we're old, nark conformists or something, but really, they're just conforming in their own ways. They're conforming to nonconformity.

We’re suckers for this, Sydney. Men. You’ve got me completely helpless right now. You’re so beautiful and alluring, and we guys can’t help ourselves. We fight wars for you, cajole you . . . and you put up with us. We have it easy here in bed.” She turned my face toward hers. “This wasn’t exactly difficult for me.” “But we still have it easy. You’re the strength, the pillars . . . our defenders, our children’s defenders.

Nah. I’m a consultant, of course. Everyone’s favorite nondescript yet well-paid white-collar job.

Can't you... I don't. Find a hobby or something?" "Being charming is my hobby.

He's an angel. Isn't he supposed to love everyone, even the damned? Especially when said damned are his drinking buddies.