I don't care if a reader hates one of my stories, just as long as he finishes the book.

To shipbrokers, coal was black gold.

The books transported her into new worlds and introduced her to amazing people who lived exciting lives.

If I were a headmaster, I would get rid of the history teacher and get a chocolate teacher instead and my pupils would study a subject that affected all of them.

It was slowly beginning to dawn upon Henry that nothing is any fun if you can get as much of it as you want. Especially money.

Candy is dandy but liqueur is quicker.

The Alexander Technique works... I recommend it enthusiastically to anyone who has neck pains or back pain.