We’ve all got weaknesses. Me, for instance. I’m tragically funny and good-looking.

Knowledge isn't always good for you.

I wasn't aiming at the school bus, but of course I got expelled anyway.

It seemed weird calling a teenager 'sir' but I'd learned to be careful with immortals. They tended to get offended easily. Then, they blew stuff up.

Humans don't exist on the same level as immortals. They can't even be hurt by our weapons. But you,Percy - you are part god,part human.You live in both worlds.You can be harmed by both,and you can affect both. That's what makes heroes so special.

I come to writing the same way I come to teaching, which is that my goal is always to create life-long readers.

Hello George. Hey Martha (Percy) Did you bring us a rat? (George) George, stop it!He's busy! (Martha) Too busy for rats? That's just sad. (George)