Nothing’s worse than a story without an end.

I fell even more deeply in love with Tolkiens legendarium after studying Old English literature at uni, as I got a sense of the historical events and cultures that Tolkien used to create his world. My favourite of his imaginary locations is Lothlorien.

I would never see him again. But as I watched the tunnel race before my eyes, I was certain of one thing: I did trust him. Now I had only to trust in myself.

I do not know what I can do for this world but I will not let any harm come to you

There are certain things in life that you never forget. Things that dig deep, things that nest in the hadal zone.

Knowledge is dangerous. Once you know something, you can't get rid of it. You have to carry it. Always.

I was not a rebellious teenager. I was a sit-in-your-room teenager.