Meanings is not important, said the BFG. I cannot be right all the time. Quite often I is left instead of right.

When writing about oneself, one must strive to be truthful. Truth is more important than modesty.

Two rights don't equal a left.

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.

A life is made up of a great number of small incidents, and a small number of great ones.

Don't gobblefunk around with words.

The life of a writer is absolute hell compared to the life of a businessman.