Having the freedom to read and the freedom to choose is one of the best gifts my parents ever gave me.

A library is where you meet fascinating characters you never forget.

I meet people on the street or at book signings and they tend to treat me as if they know me, as if we're connected. It's great.

Determination and hard work are as important as talent.

A good writer is always a people watcher.

Do not let anyone discourage you. If they try: get determined, not depressed.

I was Little Miss Perfect. That's where all the secrets come in, because you know damn well you are not perfect, but you think your parents want you to be. And so you pretend.

The truth will make you odd.

Librarians save lives by handing the right book at the right time to a kid in need.

Fear is often disguised as moral outrage.

Never give up! And remember, determination is as important as talent.

My only advice is to stay aware, listen carefully, and yell for help if you need it.

Do not tell me what to do and do not tell me what I can't do.

Believe in yourself and you can achieve greatness in your life.

our finger prints dont fade from the lives we touch

How we handle our fears will determine where we go with the rest of our lives.

Busy yourselves with this, you damned walruses, while the rest of use proceed with the libretto.

If it isn't the sheriff, it's the finance company; I've got more attachments on me than a vacuum cleaner.

My wife is the kind of girl who will not go anywhere without her mother, and her mother will go anywhere.