An ability to look into the confusing mess of life and see things for what they are.

The more likable he is, the more deadly he is.” -Katniss Everdeen

One of the most memorable things I hear is when someone tells me that my books got a reluctant reader to read.

Sometimes when things are particularly bad, my brain will give me a happy dream.

I no longer feel any allegiance to these monsters called human beings, despise being one myself.

You'd have thought we planned it," says Peeta, giving me just the hint of a smile. "Didn't you?" asks Portia. Her fingers press her eyelids closed as if she's warding off a very bright light. "No," I say looking at Peeta with a new sense of apreciation. "Neither of us even knew what we were going to do before we went in." "And Haymitch?" says Peeta. "We decided we don't want any other allies in the arena." "Good. Then I won't be responsible for you killing off any of my friends with your stupidity," he says.

Sorry excuses for hunters and friends. Both of us.