“I used the imaginary kingdom not as a sentimentalized fairyland but as...” — Lloyd Alexander Quote

“I used the imaginary kingdom not as a sentimentalized fairyland but as an opening wedge to express what I hoped would be some very hard truths.”

“From as far back as I can remember, I always loved the King Arthur stories, fairy tales, mythology - things like that. So it was very natural for me when I came to write the 'Prydain' books to sort of follow that direction.”

“Writing has got to be some of the hardest work I know.”

“It was 1943. The U.S. had already entered World War II, so I decided to join the army.”

“When I was discharged, I attended the University of Paris and met a beautiful Parisian girl, Janine. We soon married and eventually returned to the States.”

“Shakespeare, Dickens, Mark Twain, and so many others were my dearest friends and greatest teachers.”

“I was incredibly jealous of friends who had bit parts in 'Home and Away.' I just hoped I'd somehow be allowed into this game.”

“My father believed a real man didn't read, and my parents hoped I'd get some sense and find a job in insurance.”

“We wrote what sounded good to us and hoped it would find a home.”

“Iniesta is my ideal player. I've watched him throughout my career and hoped to be like him. It's fun to watch him play and that's the kind of football I'd like to play.”

“Jesus did not only serve the needs of the people, but truly hoped that the people and Jesus would be one.”

“We hoped against hope that what we had been doing was enough to prevent a riot. It was not enough.”