01c. 1954 ADDon't go thinking you can bounce me all over the ground just because I look like somebody's grandmother," the woman said dryly. "Some grandchildren need more raising than others, and I supply it," she grinned, showing very white teeth. -- Esa Bell, Shang WildcatTamora Pierce / quote ↗
02c. 1954 ADMen broke into their homes, killed their families, threatened you--and you won't let them do anything for fear you'll be hurt. That's selfish. How would you like it if I took your bow and said I cared too much about you to let you fight?Tamora Pierce / quote ↗
03c. 1954 ADDoes your ma know you're this silly?" she demanded tartly.He nodded, comically sad. "The few gray hairs she has on her head are my doing. But" — with an exaggerated change of mood — "I send her plenty of money, so she can pay to have them dyed!""I hope she beat you as a child," Onua grumbled.Tamora Pierce / quote ↗
04c. 1954 ADI'm sorry," she said humbly. "I haven't wanted to lie to you.""I should hope so. You're the worst liar I've ever met." He thought about it for a moment, then added, "--or the best. Now I'm all confused.Tamora Pierce / quote ↗
05c. 1954 ADRalon didn't make anyone else put his tack away?" Alex wanted to know. "You didn't see anything straTamora Pierce / quote ↗
06c. 1954 ADMistresses, have you ever noticed that when we disagree with a male- I hesitate to say 'man'- or find ourselves in a position over males, the first comment they make is always about our reputations or our monthlies?Tamora Pierce / quote ↗
07c. 1954 ADWhat trouble have you brought to my doorstep, Beka?" she asked."I don't see where blaming me for things that began months ago will be useful," I replied.Tamora Pierce / quote ↗
08c. 1954 ADWhat people tell me they take away from my books is that they can shape their lives, they can achieve their own dreams. And certainly that's what I want them to take away.Tamora Pierce / quote ↗
09c. 1954 ADI come from a dysfunctional family, so my views of parents and parenting used to be highly mixed.Tamora Pierce / quote ↗
10c. 1954 ADTeen problem novels? I can go through them like a box of chocolates. And there are fantasy books out now that need a lot more editing. Fantasy got to be so popular that people began to think 'We don't need to be as diligent with the razor blade,' but they do.Tamora Pierce / quote ↗
11c. 1954 ADMy husband and I click wedding rings sometimes and say, 'By the power of the Castle of Greyskull!'Tamora Pierce / quote ↗
