that's me. ancient history." [Poseidon to Paul]

Fairness does not mean everyone gets the same. Fairness means everyone gets what they need.

I can't get through the year without getting kicked out or blowing something up.

Selling one's book to Hollywood is rather like selling someone your house. After it's sold, it isn't yours anymore. They can paint it a different color, tear it down and build something new, or do anything they want.

Together we made our way down to the street level. Neither of us said a word. The music was awful--Neil Diamond or something. I should've made that part of my gift form the gods: better elevator tunes.

I should’ve been very cross with Anubis. Kissing me without permission—the nerve!

Percy pushed on his side furiously and the crack closed. His eyes blazed with anger. She hoped he wasn’t mad at her, but if he was she couldn’t blame him. If it keeps him going, she thought, then let him be angry.