I don't know. Just because someone's pretty doesn't mean she's decent. Or vice versa. I'm not into appearances. I like flaws, I think they make things interesting.

But there was only one truth about forever that really mattered, and that was this: it was happening.

I think as a writer one of the benefits is that you can put things that you're interested in into your books. I always have put a lot of food and restaurants because I was a waitress and I love to eat.

Because if you were the problem, chances were you could also be the solution. The only way to find out was to take another shot.

How weird that must be, to stay the same as everyone else changes.

Macon: “It’s true. And if that doesn’t work, use the Jedi Mind Trick. But only if you really have to.” Halley: “The what?” Macon: “The Jedi Mind Trick.” He looked at me. “Didn’t you ever see Star Wars?

I used to worry I was entirely uninteresting, but the truth is I think if my life was more exciting I'd never have any time to write.