Also, most people read fiction as an escape - and I wonder whether my books aren't a bit too grounded in reality to reach the widest possible audience. Alex Berenson
The most distinguishing element of my novels is that I try as hard as I can - within the context of a popular commercial thriller - to make them feel authentic. Drawing on real locations and real events is part of that authenticity. Alex Berenson
And write what you love - don't feel pressured to write serious prose if what you like is to be funny. Cassandra Clare
Perfect heroines, like perfect heroes, aren't relatable, and if you can't put yourself in the protagonist's shoes, not only will they not inspire you, but the book will be pretty boring. Cassandra Clare
Creating characters is like throwing together ingredients for a recipe. I take characteristics I like and dislike in real people I know, or know of, and use them to embellish and define characters. Cassandra Clare
I think my body went through a lot, went through the wringer. In terms of being inside the ring, getting hit, but also outside the ring, living a crazy life. Oscar De La Hoya
There is always space for improvement, no matter how long you've been in the business. Oscar De La Hoya
Everything I have in this world, I owe to the sport of boxing, and I won't ever forget that. Oscar De La Hoya
I think about making a comeback every single day. I went running, I went training, did that for a few days. But my body couldn't handle it. Oscar De La Hoya
You get to be famous or have some notoriety and there are so many people who want a piece of you. Oscar De La Hoya
My thing is, I want to play basketball, I would enjoy playing in the D-League, but at the same time I don't want to take an opportunity away from a young guy to get exposure. I'm still thinking about it. Michael Finley
To be a part of a championship team, I'm excited... This is the closest I've ever been to a championship. I'm looking forward to the challenge of helping this team repeat. Michael Finley
Music I heard with you was more than music, and bread I broke with you was more than bread. Now that I am without you, all is desolate; all that was once so beautiful is dead. Conrad Aiken
All lovely things will have an ending, All lovely things will fade and die; And youth, that's now so bravely spending, Will beg a penny by and by. Conrad Aiken
I have seen games on Xbox 360 and HD TV and I'm amazed at how realistic the players look. Claudio Reyna