I began to realize how important it was to be an enthusiast in life. He taught me that if you are interested in something, no matter what it is, go at it at full speed ahead. Embrace it with both arms, hug it, love it and above all become passionate about it. Lukewarm is no good. Hot is no good either. White hot and passionate is the only thing to be

Oh where, oh where had Snow White gone? She'd found it easy, being pretty To hitch a ride into the city.

I've always said to myself that if a little pocket calculator can do it why shouldn't I?

You should never, never doubt something that no one is sure of.

I want an Oompa-Loompa!' screamed Veruca.

There is no place I know that compares to pure imagination.

I have a passion for teaching kids to become readers, to become comfortable with a book, not daunted. Books shouldn't be daunting, they should be funny, exciting and wonderful; and learning to be a reader gives a terrific advantage.