There is something about very cold weather that gives one an enormous appetite. Most of us find ourselves beginning to crave rich steaming stews and hot apple pies and all kinds of delicious warming dishes; and because we are all a great deal luckier than we realize, we usually get what we want—or near enough.

You chose books, I chose looks . Now see the difference?

You is getting nosier than a parker.

For me, the pleasure of writing comes with inventing stories.

I think probably kindness is my number one attribute in a human being. I'll put it before any of the things like courage or bravery or generosity or anything else.

I've heard tell that what you imagine sometimes comes true. -Grandpa Joe

You can write about anything for children as long as you've got humour.