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The lies we tell other people are nothing to the lies we tell ourselves.

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Derek Landy
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: October 23
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Annis had never been a people person, unless ‘people person’ was defined as a person who ate people.
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Is he all scarred now? Magic gets rid of most physical scars, but I like to think I scarred him emotionally.
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You've been reading Gordan's book again, haven't you? It's a white-knuckle roller-coaster ride, she mumbled.
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It’s fairly standard. Also, I’m fourteen. Also, your beard’s stupid.” “Isn’t this fun?” Skulduggery said brightly. “The three of us getting along so well.
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I love you.' 'Yeah, well...' 'You make my heart want to beat.' 'That's nice and creepy. But I'm with Fletcher.(...) Also, these proclamations of your undying love for me are getting kind of... it's a bit much to be honest. Just hold back a little.' 'But my love for you is eternal.' 'That's exactly the kind of thing I'm talking about.
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I swear, talking to you is like talking to a really good-looking and mildly stupid brick wall.
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Doors are for people with no imagination.
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But I'm really enjoying my retirement. I get to sleep in every day. I do crossword puzzles and eat cake.
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I'm placing you under arrest for murder, conspiracy to commit murder and, I don't know, possibly littering.
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You're late,' he said. 'I'm beautiful.' 'You're always beautiful.' 'I'm always late too.
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We don’t need a cure,” the other zombie said. “That’s right,” Scapegrace nodded. “We’re happy the way we are.” “Happy with the power,” Scapegrace clarified. “Very happy, just the two of us, and there’s nothing wrong with us either. It’s very natural in fact. Nothing to be ashamed of—” “Thrasher,” said Scapegrace, “shut up.
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Stairs, Valkyrie said, disappointed. Not just ordinary stairs, Skulduggery told her as he led the way down. Magic stairs. Really? Oh, yes. She followed him into the darkness. How are they magic? They just are. In what way? In a magicky way. She glared at the back of his head. They aren't magic at all, are they?
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Oh my god you're thicker than you look
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I have sought you out to cure me.' 'To cure you of what?' 'Of this cursed affliction.' 'I cannot cure stupidity.' Scapegrace frowned.
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He looked at her. “We’re meant to be together…” “And this is exactly what I mean.” “Our love is written in the stars.” “And there you go again.” “I love you.” “You bore me.
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That's ridiculous. The only point in having enemies is so you can defeat them, kill them, brush them aside. Or give them a chance to redeem themselves.
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I try not to underestimate my opponents, no matter how ridiculous their beards.
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We may need to focus here.' 'Right. Yes. OK. Turn around.' 'Are you going to throw something at me?' 'What? No, I'm getting out of bed.
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