“Of course I saved you," she said. "I couldn't do without you." And because she was happy and flushed with magic, Holly leaned down and kissed Artemis, magic sparking around the contact like tiny fireworks.”

“Just what we need," moaned Holly. "Artemis Fowl with magical powers.”

Eoin Colfer (1965) Irish author of children's books

“She went away, she cut me like a knife.
Hello beautiful thing, maybe you could save my life.
In just a glance, down here on magic street,
Loves a fool's dance
And I ain't got much sense, but I still got my feet.”

Bruce Springsteen (1949) American singer and songwriter

“I love you too, Will Blakelee," she whispered, leaning in to kiss him again.”

Nicholas Sparks book The Last Song

“I’m Angelina,” she says. “Are you here to save us?” I can see a tiny spark of hope awaken in her eyes.
“You’re right, Angelina - I’m here to save you.”
“Can you? Really?”
“I’ll try,” I say and the girl smiles.”

Markus Zusak (1975) Australian author

“I have lived with magic and without magic, and I can tell you with certainty that a life with magic is better….”

Chris Bohjalian (1962) American novelist

“She wrote, 'Dandelion, I love you.' And I thought that was magic. It's not in you, it's between you. It's bigger and stronger than you are”

Melvin Burgess (1954) British children's writer

“"How much do you know?" she said. "Do you know that dreams are illusion?"
"Of course I do," I said. "Every one knows that."
"Oh no they don't," she said, "the mad don't know it."
"That is true," I said.
"And do you know," she said, "that Life is illusion?"”

Lord Dunsany (1878–1957) Irish writer and dramatist

“On seeing an ultrasound picture- It was an awkward situation because she was happy with it. I was like 'Oh God'. It was an odd looking thing. I couldn't say 'Oh, it looks like you' because that would be a dis.”

Karl Pilkington (1972) English television personality, social commentator, actor, author and former radio producer

“He threw his head back and sang, "'I am a centaur, yes, a centaur is what I am.' It's not like you to wax, Artemis"

"Foaly is singing," said Holly. "Surely that's illegal?”

Eoin Colfer (1965) Irish author of children's books