“The fact is that our kids aren't reading books - or frankly, much of a...” — James Patterson Quote

“The fact is that our kids aren't reading books - or frankly, much of anything lately. Schools are under funded, some schools even closing their libraries. Parents have to realize that it's their job, and not the school's job, to get kids into the habit of reading for fun.”

“There are terrific models for success with reluctant readers, but many school systems and state governments need to set aside their 'not invented here' and 'we have more important problems than education' attitudes.”

“Man, you weigh a freaking ton," he told me. "What've you been eating, rocks?”

“The funny thing about facing imminent death is that it really snaps everything else into perspective.”

“I believe we should spend less time worrying about the quantity of books children read and more time introducing them to quality books that will turn them on to the joy of reading and turn them into lifelong readers.”

“We must stop the trend of closing schools and building prisons.”

“Any reduction in the corporate tax rate must also come with closing loopholes that have allowed the largest businesses in our country to pay less than they owe.”

“La Scala is easily one of the top 10 symbols of Italy's cultural excellence. That makes it vital to our global image. Closing it would send a message to the rest of the world that Italy doesn't care.”

“You're the only one who's closing your eyes at night. There's no one else who can do it for you.”

“As an actor, you know that every act has a closing curtain.”

“Sometimes we stare so long at a door that is closing that we see too late the one that is open.”