I'm a girl who has been tamping down her emotions and keeping them tightly guarded her whole life. And that works really… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
People want us, or want us dead, because of what we are, not who we are. It's hard — James Patterson Copy Share Image
If you're ever feeling a lack of middle-aged white men, just pop into the Capitol. Not so much the House of Representatives,… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
The idea for Maximum Ride come from the earlier books of mine called When the Wind Blows and The Lake House, which… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
That's more than three questions, Max. And sometimes whether someone is your friend or enemy is all in how you look at… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
One of the interesting things about YA books - I don't know about Percy Jackson, but I do know about 'Twilight' and… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
You're just here for the ride. For the incredible, indescribable Maximum Ride. --Max's Voice — James Patterson Copy Share Image
“Vhat ozzer abilities do you haf?" ter Borcht snapped, which his assistant waited, pen in hand. Gazzy thought. "I have X-ray vision,"… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
My invite must have gotten lost in the mail," she said venomously. "But I don't mind crashing this party. -Maximum Ride talking… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
It's funny how different people are. If I'd been this kid and someone was snarling "Ordering a pizza?" at me, without even… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
He could totally be your boyfriend," [Angel] went on with annoying persistence. "You guys could get married. I could be like a… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
I always figured there would be a kid audience and an adult audience, and there is. That's true for 'Hunger Games' and… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
“People want us, or want us dead, because of what we are, not who we are. It's hard. ~Angel” — James Patterson Copy Share Image
It was a little weird that they were friends. But then, maybe freaks just tended to find each other. — James Patterson Copy Share Image
“The next forty-five minutes in that office was about as much fun as a day at Disney World—when it’s pouring rain. And all there… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
As we go through this transition where a lot more people will be reading on devices, nobody is paying enough attention to make sure… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Max—you have a bigger mission than finding the flock's parents. Focus on helping the whole world, not just your friends. I held my wings… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
You're lying through your fangs," Iggy accused. Fang tried to play innocent--but "innocent Fang" is an oxymoron, so it didn't work. — James Patterson Copy Share Image
There are reasons people seek escape in books, and one of those reasons is that the boundary of what can happen is beyond what… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
I get up every morning and chop wood, and I pretty much do it seven days a week, and I like to do it.… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Witihin seconds the headhunter had lost control of his car and it squealed, sliding sideways right into several other cars. Cool!' said the Gasman. — James Patterson Copy Share Image
“It was scary. More than Sara could possibly know. More than anybody ought to know, or ever would. History wasn't for the general public--it… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Did I want a dog? No. Did I need a dog? Also no. We were six kids running for our lives, not knowing where… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
I'm a girl who has been tamping down her emotions and keeping them tightly guarded her whole life. And that works really well for… — James Patterson Copy Share Image