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Play along, the wink said. I'll get you out of this. At least Artemis hoped this was what his wink communicated and not something like 'Any chance of another kiss later? (Eoin Colfer)
Artemis: Holly, how did you find me? Holly: Oh, I saw a huge explosion and wondered: now, who could that be? View quote
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Why can't we for once have a meeting in Starbucks? View quote
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Listen to me, convict. I have not traveled all this way to listen to your war stories. So shut your trap before I shut it for you. Commander Julius Root. View quote
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Mulch's tongue lolled out, resting on the centaur's neck. "Mmm," he mumbled around his tongue. "Horse. Tasty" "Let's go," said Foaly nervously. "Let's go right now. View quote
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Waitress: "And to drink?" Artemis: "Spring water. Irish, if you have it. And no ice, please. As your ice is no doubt made from tap water, which rather defeats the purpose of spring water. View quote
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Wait," said Butler. "Just wait, Holly. Artemis has a plan." He squinted through the green dome. "What is your plan, Artemis?" All Artemis could do was smile and shrug. View quote
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Yes, Chix, it's between us. Everyone has a right to be temporarily unstable. - Foaly. View quote
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Orion nodded, then asked, "Dwarf cheese?” "Cheese made by dwarfs.” "Oh,” said Orion, relieved. "They make it. It's not actually...” "No. What a horrible thought.” "Exactly. View quote
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I have no time for babbling foolishness.” "Don't be so hasty,” said Victor. "There's always time for babbling. View quote
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Have you ever heard of the theory of relativity?" Artemis blinked. "Is this a joke? I have traveled through time, Doctor. I think I know a little something about relativity. (Eoin Colfer)
Artemis Fowl grinned right back at him and pointed his index finger to the sky... from the tip of this finger sprang a small blue spark that exploded like a tiny firework. "I know magic can be stolen,” said Artemis. "Because I stole some myself. View quote
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Very well. I understand. Just... shut up! View quote
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Satan was crouched in the corner of his office, playing a gameboy, 'Die alien scum' he was saying feverishly.. View quote
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Miss me? Bet you did... so would I. View quote
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Anybody see you come in here?" Holly thought about it. "The FBI, CIA, NSA, DEA, M16. Oh, and the EIB." Foaly frowned. "EIB?" "Everyone in the building. View quote
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Nice shirt, Fletcher,” said Sergeant Murt Hourihan. "”You looking for a job in a surf store? View quote
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Red held me at arm's length, grinning. "Welcome to the family, Half Moon,” he said. View quote
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In the Bernstein Manual there is a short chapter on undercover work. The first line says, in capital letters, AVOID UNDERCOVER WORK. View quote
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"Who can fathom the workings of the criminal mind?” I said, trying to sound intelligent. View quote
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What many people don't know about 'Peter Pan' is that it's a very violent book and Hook is one of the most finely observed villains ever. (Eoin Colfer)
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. View quote
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The thing about reading is that if you are hooked, you're not going to stop just because one series is over; you're going to go and find something else. View quote
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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. View quote
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Orion:"Oh, how I pray that dragon will turn 'round so that I may smite it." Foaly: "Smite it with what? Your secret birthmark?" Orion: "Don't you mock my birthmark, which I may or may not have. View quote
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