606 Quotes by Eoin Colfer


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    When I went to school, I was already reading and writing. In fact, I was offended that the other kids couldn't.

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    Now I can do the bolts," she slurred. "I've been trying to focus enough magic all week." The magic shifted and swirled, finally etching a picture in the air. It was a rough picture of Foaly, and he was laughing. I hate you, centaur!" screamed Opal, lunging toward, and then through, the insubstantial image. Her eyes rolled back into her head, and then she collapsed, snoring, on the floor. Artemis straightened his tie. Freud, he was certain, would have a field day with that.

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    Artemis looked at Holly and felt a tremendous affection for her... he could properly appreciate how fierce and beautiful his best friend was... She is truly magical, thought Artemis. Perhaps her qualities are more obvious to me now that I have decided to sacrifice myself.

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    I do like to read in bed, but because I have two kids I'm often forced to read in the bathroom.

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    Satan was crouched in the corner of his office, playing a gameboy, 'Die alien scum' he was saying feverishly..

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    I often meet frustrated young writers who say they've only got so far and just can't finish a book. Even if you don't happen to use what you've worked on that day, it has taught you something and you'll be amazed when you might come back to it and use it again.

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    I am perhaps unusual in that I came to 'Doctor Who' through the numerous novelisations and not through the television show.

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