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I never tell anyone exactly how clever I am. They would be too scared.

Eoin Colfer

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Eoin Colfer
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: May 14
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Science Fiction Writer
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Wexford
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Knock yourself out... Or rather, don't.
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(about his terrible attempt at making a sandwich) It's more difficult than it looks. (Artemis Fowl)
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(to Foaly) Captain Short's life is in danger, so push the button before I climb that tower and push it with your face!
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We lost the crickets, she said. Even you can't make that sound tough. ...I am Butler, he said with a straight-face. Everything I say sounds tough. Now, get out of the lake, fairy.
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I did what all good Iriah dads do when faced with a worthy adversary..I said Ask your mother!!
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...This is the only way. I will not allow humans or fairies to die when I might have prevented it.” Butler would not give up. “Listen to yourself. You sound like a... like a good guy! There’s nothing in this for you.
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I bet, said Mulch, that you would set the world on fire just to watch it burn. Opal tapped the suggestion into a small electronic notepad on her pocket computer. Thanks for that. Now, tell me everything.
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Don't hate me forever, Arty, whispered Holly. I couldn't bear that.
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Don't try to understand me, just be grateful that you felt the warmth of Zaphod Beeblebrox's aura on your wonderstruck face.
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