Daniel Handler
Daniel Handler
Daniel Handleris an American writer and journalist. He is best known for his work under the pen name Lemony Snicket, having published children's series A Series of Unfortunate Events and All the Wrong Questions under this pseudonym. He has also published adult novels under his real name; his first book The Basic Eight was rejected by many publishers for its dark subject matter. His most recent book is We Are Pirates. Handler has also played the accordion in several bands...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionNovelist
Date of Birth28 February 1970
CitySan Francisco, CA
CountryUnited States of America
That night was a dark day. Of course, all nights are dark days, because night is simply a badly lit version of day, ...
What you don't read is often as important as what you do read.
Tears are curious things, for like earthquakes or puppet shows, they can occur at any time, without any warning and without any good reason.
Twenty-six,” you said. “One for each day we’ve been together, Min.”Somebody oohed. Somebody shushed them. “And I hope that someday I’ll do another something stupid and I’ll have to say it a million times because that’s how long it’ll be, together with you, Min. With you.
I’m not a cuckoo, either. I’m a fool is what.
Is it OK not to be a virgin, yes. Most people aren’t virgins, Min. That’s why there’s people to begin with.
I opened my mouth and kissed you then, the first time all night, attacked you and surrendered completely, and let’s get out of here. I’m ready, I’m finished, let’s not break up, no, no. Take me home, my boyfriend, my love.
Count Olaf sounds like an awful person. I hope he is torn apart by wild animals someday. Wouldn't that be satisfying?
Sometimes, even the best of plans will occur to you when it is too late.
You can't believe everything you read.
If you know somebody very well, like your grandmother or your baby sister, you will know when they are real and when they are fake.
Accidents happen all the time.
Even the best plans can change if there's an accident.
And then like a song we'd forgotten was even on the mix, you stepped into the house and my whole life.