I was born in New York City, along with a twin sister. I am five minutes older than Emily. It was Emily,… — Avi Copy Share Image
Writing takes a lot of patience. It usually takes me a year to write a book. One time, it took me 14… — Avi Copy Share Image
When I went to high school, I wanted to be a designer of airplanes. But flunking out of the science high school… — Avi Copy Share Image
I definitely have an affection for detective fiction, and when I first read Dashiell Hammett's 'The Maltese Falcon,' that book and its… — Avi Copy Share Image
I don't like the idea of a book being a test or being used for a test. The way - in my opinion -… — Avi Copy Share Image
“Something Zachariah told me filled my mind and excited my heart: "A Sailor," he said, "chooses the wind that takes the ship from a… — Avi Copy Share Image
“Laurence, not sure what to do, remained standing below the steps. "And who is this?" Mrs Hamlyn asked. Patrick looked back. "His name is… — Avi Copy Share Image
I think you become a writer when you stop writing for yourself or your teachers and start thinking about readers. — Avi Copy Share Image
Now give me a kiss, say you love me and off you go." "Sure, Aunt Lu," I said, and I gave her the kiss… — Avi Copy Share Image
All I can think is that when you torment a person...the soul dies. When the soul dies, I suppose mercy dies, too. — Avi Copy Share Image
“The boys, hearing this declaration, allowed not the slightest hint that they had ever heard anything like it before.” — Avi Copy Share Image
Listen and watch the world around you. Don't be satisfied with answers others give you. — Avi Copy Share Image
