Belief is one of the most powerful organic forces in the multiverse. It may not be able to move mountains, exactly. But it can create someone who can. People get exactly the wrong idea about belief. They think it works back to front. They think the sequence is, first object, then belief. In fact, it works the other way.

I'm trying to remember how you tell the time by looking at the sun." -"I should leave it for a while, it's too bright to see the numbers at the moment.

Personal’s not the same as important. People just think it is.

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

"It would seem that you have no useful skill or talent whatsoever" he said. "Have you thought of going into teaching?"

When you break rules, break 'em good and hard

I like being a writer.