The real world was far too real to leave neat little hints. It was full of too many things. It wasn't by eliminating the impossible that you got to the truth, however improbable; it was by the much harder process of eliminating the possibilities.

The author can always delve into his own personality and find aspects of himself with which he can dress his characters.

When in doubt, choose to live.

It is often said that before you die your life passes before your eyes. It is in fact true. It's called living.

In theory it was, around now, Literature. Susan hated Literature. She'd much prefer to read a good book.

I express preference for a chronological sequence of events which precludes a violence.

It’s quite easy to accidentally overhear people talking downstairs if you hold an upturned glass to the floorboards and accidentally put your ear to it.