You never know how things are going to turn out, however much you plan. But you already know that.

We’re on this planet for too short a time. And at the end of the day, what’s more important? Knowing that a few meaningless figures balanced—or knowing that you were the person you wanted to be?

I've always had this deep-down conviction that I'm not like everybody else, and there's an amazingly exciting new life waiting for me just around the corner.

Whoever it was, whether I knew them or not, if I could help in some way, I would. I mean, if you can help, you have to help. Don't you think? - Poppy Wyatt

The great thing about being a novelist is that you organize your own day.

We're all confused, Samantha. We all need more time to think. That's life. Get over it.

A party like this isn't about the surprise factor. It's about someone going to so much trouble that it just... overwhelms you.