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James Brendan Patterson is an American author and philanthropist. Among his works are the Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, Women's Murder Club, Maximum Ride, Daniel X, NYPD Red, Witch and Wizard, and Private series, as well as many stand-alone thrillers, non-fiction and romance novels. His books have sold more than 300 million copies and he was the first person to sell 1 million e-books. In 2016, Patterson topped Forbes's list of highest-paid authors for the third consecutive year, with an income of $95 million. His total income over a decade is estimated at $700 million.In November 2015, Patterson received the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, which cited him as a "passionate campaigner to make books and reading a national priority. A generous supporter of universities, teachers colleges, independent bookstores, school libraries, and college students, Patterson has donated millions of dollars in grants and scholarships with the purpose of encouraging Americans of all ages to read more books." Wikipedia  

✵ 22. March 1947  •  Other names Ջեյմս Պատերսոն
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James Patterson Quotes

“It was a little weird that they were friends. But then, maybe freaks just tended to find each other.”

James Patterson

Source: Angel

“Awwww, lame, we're not going to disneyworld. (said by the amazing talking dog, Total)”

James Patterson

Source: School's Out—Forever

“I’ve been listening to how the Roman Empire fell and all I can say is, it didn’t fall nearly fast enough!”-Iggy”

James Patterson

Source: Fang

“You can call me Agent Mickelson,' he told me with a smile. 'What about you? Is Max short for something? Maxine?'
'No, Dean. It's just Max.”

James Patterson

Source: School's Out—Forever

“The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to someone else.”

James Patterson

Source: First Love

“Do I open it? Do I open it? Of course I freaking open it!”

James Patterson

Source: Fang

“He nuzzled my neck, inhaling deeply. “Mmm. You smell so good.”

“Oh, yeah,” I said, smirking. “I call this new perfume ‘Le Jungle grime et tropical BO.’ ”

“Dirt and sweat. Very sexy.”

James Patterson

Source: Nevermore

“When I wanted information, it was silent; when I didn't want to hear from it, it got chatty.
It was alost as irritating as Fang.”

James Patterson

Source: The Angel Experiment

“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

Source: School's Out—Forever

“Love between two people can last a long time if the people love themselves some, and are ready to give love to another person.”

James Patterson book Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas

Source: Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas

“Our parents were a test tube and a turkey baster.”

James Patterson

Source: Fang

“Part 5

The Voice-
Make that my voice”

James Patterson

Source: Maximum Ride The Angel Experiment

“You see, one of the best things about reading is that you'll always have something to think about when you're not reading.”

James Patterson

Source: The Christmas Wedding

“Once I was seated, I couldn't help people-watching. I'll admit it, I'm an addict from way back.”

James Patterson book Sundays at Tiffany's

Source: Sundays at Tiffany's

“Even needing to get to Angel, we couldn’t forget the basic necessity of eating.”

James Patterson

Source: The Angel Experiment

“He gives my hand a tight squeeze, but that desperation, that urgency between us is gone. No insecurities. Max and Fang. Fang and Max. No longer a question. We just are.”

James Patterson

“We're famous" iggy whispered so low that Fang could barely hear him.
"So's Swine Flu" Fang whispered back.”

James Patterson

Source: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports

“Life is such a miracle, a series of small miracles. It really is, if you learn how to look at it with the right perspective.”

James Patterson book Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas

Source: Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas

“Part 3
BACK TO SCHOOL (THE NORMAL KIND)”

James Patterson

Source: School's Out—Forever

“Please, sit down," Sharon said with another hair toss. I made a mental note to practice doing that in a mirror the next time I saw one. it seemed a useful skill, right up there with roundhouse kicks.”

James Patterson

“I am starfish!”

James Patterson

Source: Angel

“And then as always, I saw the prayer coming at me.
And, as always, Number 1 killed me! Set me on fire, cooked me to medium rare and then ate me!
I really, really, really hope I haven't just given away the ending of this story.”

James Patterson book The Dangerous Days of Daniel X

Source: The Dangerous Days of Daniel X

“I'd been told that he had been created-literally created-just for me, as my "perfect other half." Let me tell you-if Dylan was my perfect other half, then i needed to give my first half a seriouis look-see.”

James Patterson

Source: Angel

“Fang? Are you- like Max?" asked Dr. Martinez.
"Nope,"he said, sounding bored. "I'm the smart one."
I resisted the urge to kick him in the shin.”

James Patterson

Source: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports

“fang will be the first to die”

James Patterson

Source: Fang

“Homework is a term that means grown up imposed yet self-afflicting torture.”

James Patterson

Source: School's Out—Forever

“Some people just don't have what it takes to appreciate a cookie.”

James Patterson

Variant: Some poeple just don't have what it takes to appreciate a cookie.
Source: The Angel Experiment

“You love me this much!”

James Patterson

Source: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports

“Just because life is hard and always ends in a bad way doesn't mean that all stories have to. Even if that's what they tell us in school and the New York Book Review.”

James Patterson book Sundays at Tiffany's

Source: Sundays at Tiffany's

“Time for bed.” I held my fist out. One by one, my flock stacked theirs on top, and then we headed up into the trees to sleep the sleep of the innocent. Well, okay, maybe not so innocent. But the sleep of the much less guilty than others, for sure.”

James Patterson

Source: The Final Warning

“why can't you just get out of here and leave me alone?"i bellowed.
"i can't!" dylan shouted back, his face twisted with an anger i'd never seen from him.
"you can,"i said through gritted teeth."just point your wings that way and flap!”

James Patterson

Source: Angel

“Never underestimate the power of funny, it moves mountains.”

James Patterson

Source: Fang

“It's always refreshing to meet someone crazier than us," I said. "We seem so normal afterward.”

James Patterson

Source: The Angel Experiment

“I've been looking for you a long time, I just didn't know it. But now I do.”

James Patterson book Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas

Source: Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas

“Hi, Max," she said, pushing her shades up onto her curls.
"I hope your wearing sunscreen," i said, “your gonna have hella wrinkles by the time your ten.”
“Want some daiquiri?” she offered, pointing at a blender.
“Is it traitor flavored?” I asked.”

James Patterson

Source: Fang

“Time to die.
-Evil Angel”

James Patterson book Maximum Ride

Maximum Ride, Vol. 5

“If Fang is in any way harmed while I'm gone-if he gets a hangnail-you won't see another morning. Are we clear on that?”

James Patterson

Source: Fang

“Well, I get under people's skins. It's a gift I have, what can I say?”

James Patterson

Source: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports

“Does anything on you work properly?" Asked ter Borcht.
"Well, I do have a highly developed sense of irony." Replied Iggy.”

James Patterson

Source: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports

“You're my best friend, my first and only love, and the most beautiful girl I've ever seen”

James Patterson

Source: Fang

“You just pick your head up and stare at something beautiful like the sky,
or the ocean and you move the hell on.”

James Patterson book Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas

Source: Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas

“Was this normalcy-predictable patterns, the certainty of doing the same thing everyday? Because if so, normalcy was about to make me freak out and start screaming.”

James Patterson

Source: Nevermore

“He landed 10 feet below with a sickening crunch-i'm guessing his enhancements didn't allow him to bounce back up like a ball. we call that a design flaw.”

James Patterson

Source: Angel

“If you're not reading - with your heart as well as your brain - you will be one stupid grown up. Even worst, you'll be missing out on one of the best experiences you can possibly have. Nowhere will you meet more interesting people than in books.”

James Patterson

Source: The Christmas Wedding

“Jeb climbed the ladder Fang had just lowered and I indulged in a moments fantasy about someone slamming the trapdoor on his head.”-max”

James Patterson

Source: Fang

“you'll see, jane,' he promised her. 'you'll forget me, and it won't hurt tomorrow. besides, you said it yourself: love means you cαn never be apart. so we'll never be apart, jane, becαuse i love you so much. i'll always, always love you.”

James Patterson book Sundays at Tiffany's

Source: Sundays at Tiffany's