17+ Peter David Quotes On

When...has a mugging case ever heard a defense attorney claim, 'Your Honor, the victim was dressed in an Armani suit and wearing a Rolex. Clearly he was begging to be assaulted.' — Peter David

Opposites can attract, as in magnetism. Or explode, as in matter and antimatter. — Peter David

I resisted the temptation to turn around and stick out my tongue in derision at Beliquose. After all, there was no telling when or if we should meet again, and I certainly did not need him saying, 'Ah yes, Poe, the fellow whose trespasses i could have forgiven in their entirety... except for the tongue thing. Yes, for that, you must surely die.' — Peter David

There are no such things as happy endings. Never. They're totally manufactured by fiction writers who choose to end the story on a high point. — Peter David

If we can't alter the tide of events, at least we can be nearby with towels to mop up. — Peter David

...They are merely scars, not mortal wounds and you must use them to propel you forward. — Peter David

To the brave crew and passengers of the Kobayshi Maru…sucks to be you. — Peter David

What do we think of sex on television? Frankly, I think it's a pain. For one thing, the cable box gets wedged into your back and gets real uncomfortable. — Peter David

As for jokes, I don't think it's necessarily that what I write is funny. — Peter David

We're all of us dying . . . from the moment we're born — Peter David

Maybe science is just magic with delusions of lack of grandeur. — Peter David

If by reaction you mean critical reaction, I was confident that we were putting out a quality book [ Treachery]. So I was reasonably sure that we'd get positive notices. — Peter David

I knew if we could pull in the Stephen King fans, we'd have a ball game. The point at which I finally became confident of the audience interest was when I showed up at one of the Marvel midnight openings to launch the very first issue of Dark Tower. — Peter David

At conventions, one of the standard questions I get is, 'Are you writing any new novels?' To which I used to respond, in my smart-[alec] fashion, 'No, I've decided to write only old novels.' — Peter David

Why (he wondered rhetorically) do people who have a position that's being attacked constantly state that they have a right to say it, as if the right itself-rather than the statement-has been challenged? — Peter David

In terms of actual audience numbers, I honestly had no idea what to expect [with 'Treachery' ]. It was, after all, not a superhero title. — Peter David

And to all of you, what it really comes down to is: If you're buying a book with my name on it, I feel I owe it to you to have it be the best book that I can make it. — Peter David

Life Lessons by Peter David

  1. Peter David's work emphasizes the importance of perseverance and hard work in order to achieve success. He also encourages readers to take risks and be bold in pursuing their dreams.
  2. Peter David's stories also emphasize the importance of staying true to yourself and not compromising your values for the sake of success.
  3. Finally, Peter David's work encourages readers to never give up, no matter how difficult the obstacles may seem, and to always strive to be the best version of themselves.
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