Failure instructs, failure improves. Failure shouldn't deter you.

Frankly, I'd rather make a little bit less money if it means living in a better world for books and publishing in the future.

Listen to authority figures because of their position, but only believe them if they can explain why.

Before I was famous, I already was the person that attracted and dealt with a lot of weirdos.

The devil doesn't come dressed in a red cape and pointy horns. He comes as everything you've ever wished for.

To get hwat you want out of life, all you really need to do is be honest about it, don't be afraid to go for it, and have fun while you do it -- and you'll eventually get it.

I find it truly appalling that there are people in the world like you. You are a disgusting, vile, repulsive, repugnant, foul creature. Because of you, I don't believe in God anymore. No just God would allow someone like you to exist. (Quoting feedback from a reader)