Fairy tales opened up a door into my imagination – they dont conform to the reality thats around you as a child. I started reading when I was three and read everything, but I wanted to be an actress. – Kate Atkinson
What I couldnt help noticing was that I learned more about the novel in a morning by trying to write a page of one than Id learned in seven years or so of trying to write criticism. – Philip Pullman
Ive realized how precious life is. When I was younger, I was more adventurous. I felt invincible. I was game for everything. As a mom, I dont want to get injured because then I cant take care of my kids. – Kristi Yamaguchi
