"It is a funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it."

"I've always been a bit of a rebel."

"I never saw a child who didn't want to be a grown-up."

"I've always been fascinated by people who are a little bit strange."

"I think reading is a wonderful thing. It's a way to escape from the real world and go into a world of your own."