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Scientists are the enemies of tradition , and tradition own all the prisons. - Victor Vigny

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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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Tradition
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Yes, Chix, it's between us. Everyone has a right to be temporarily unstable. - Foaly
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I feel like Alice falling into Wonderland. A line came to him: It would be so nice if something made sense for a change.
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We lost the crickets.
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I am older and have more control over my empathy,' said Qwan. 'That's why I didn't throw up.' And having said that, he threw up.
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This was a nightmare scenario for any bodyguard: stuck in the middle of a transparent tube, several miles underwater, with a murdering band of fugitives at one end and an enthralled but still highly skilled police officer at the other.
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Who or what inspires you? I must admit that I often read my own articles in scientific journals and inspire myself.
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A genius. A criminal mastermind. A millionaire. And he is only twelve years old.
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I don't like lollipops.
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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 can't imagine what they're planning. But I can tell you two things. We won't like it, and it won't be legal.
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I have a lovely office at the back of my house it's an old stable and you can see right out to the countryside on one side and into the house on the other side.
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The miracle of modern science. The LEP pours millions into your department, Foaly, and all you can do is send Mud Boys to the toilet.
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Being in command means making tough decisions. Not being in command means shutting up and doing what you're told. --Artemis Fowl
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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.
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I am charging you with the protection of my mother and friends, not to mention keeping my younger self off the Internet. He is as dangerous as Opal.
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It'll be messy, but after a day you'll be zipping around as though you were a thousand years old again.
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I'm the crazy girly captain, Remember?
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If you were me, then I'd be you, and if I were you, then I'd hide somewhere far away.
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The sarcasm made a slight whistling noise as it flew over Loafers' head.
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Of course. Opal is toying with our emotions for her own gratification. Nothing more. She wishes to place herself in a position of power, emotionally.
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