“this is a Free Planet.”

“The best a writer can hope for is hatred by the masses, revulsion among one's peers.”

“You are as good as anybody and better than most”

“What can I say? Librarians rule.”

“There isn't a soul on the planet who doesn't crave your approval.”

“I resist my temptations in order to feel i am free.”

“God, you don't just barge in on my father, and definitely not my mother."No way. You check with their personal secretaries first. Check out their moods. Then you make an appointment to slip in. There are basic things you learn when your parents run a planet.”