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Scott Westerfeld (born May 5, 1963) is an acclaimed American author of young adult science fiction and fantasy novels. He is best known for the "Uglies" series, a dystopian franchise that has sold millions of copies worldwide. His works often explore themes of technology, identity, and societal transformation, appealing to both teenage and adult readers. Westerfeld's wife is author Justine Larbalestier.

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“you dont see me, now you do, but only if i want you to”

Ifs Want I Want You

Author:Scott Westerfeld

“Never give us what we really want. Cut the dream into pieces and scatter them like ashes. Dole out the empty promises. Package our aspirations and sell them to us, cheaply made enough to fall apart.”

Want Giving Made Enough Dream Fall Pieces Cutting Promise Empty Sells Aspiration Ashes Falling Apart Packages Empty Promises

Author:Scott Westerfeld

“I don't want to hurt you but I will if I have too - Tally Youngblood”

Ifs Want Hurt Tally Youngblood

Author:Scott Westerfeld

“Your father always suspected that being pretty-minded is simply the natural state for most people. They want to be vapid and lazy and vain—Maddy glanced at Tally—and selfish. It only takes a twist to lock in that part of their personalities. He always thought that some people could think their way out of it.”

People Thinking Way Want States Father Natural Personality Selfish Vain Lazy Locks Twists Being Pretty Vapid

Book:Mind-Rain: Your Favorite Authors on Scott Westerfeld's Uglies Series

Source: Mind-Rain: Your Favorite Authors on Scott Westerfeld's Uglies Series

“Maybe they didn't want you to realize that every civilization has its weakness. There's always one thing we depend on. And if someone takes it away all that's left is some story in a history class.”

Ifs Want Stories Left Realizing Class One Thing Depends Civilization Weakness History Class

Book:Uglies & Pretties: Uglies; Pretties

Source: Uglies & Pretties: Uglies; Pretties

“Let me get this stright, Aya-Chan. You want me, a person who can't lie, to lie about the fact that I can't lie?" -Frizz mizuno”

Want Persons I Can Facts Lying Let Me Want Me You Want Me

Author:Scott Westerfeld

“Lilt pulled away. "I saw what he was doing, so I cleared a path for him. I helped him do it..." She shook her head, tears tracking the dust off her face, and turned to stare at the fallen tower. "Have we all gone mad to want this?”

Want Faces Gone Path Saws Tears Mad Dust Staring Fallen Towers Tracking

Author:Scott Westerfeld

“He thinks Goliath can end the war," Alek managed at last. "The man wants peace!" "As do we all," Count Volger said. "But there are many ways to end a war. Some are more peaceful than others.”

Thinking Men Way Want Said War Ends Lasts Peaceful Goliath

Book:Goliath

Source: Goliath

“...I want those perfect eyes and lips, and for everyone to look at me and gasp. And for everyone who sees me to think Who's that? and want to get to know me, and listen to what I say." "I'd rather have something to say.”

Thinking Knows Want Looks Eye Perfect Lips Know Me Look At Me Get To Know Me Tally Youngblood

Book:Uglies

Source: Uglies

“Good books make you ask questions. Bad readers want everything answered.”

Want Book Asks Reader Good Book

Author:Scott Westerfeld

“She turned to Frizz. "So you understand the problem? You can't let Tally know about Radical Honesty. There's no telling what she'll do if she finds out you could ruin her plans." Frizz's eyebrows rose. "So let me get this straight, Aya-chan. You want me, a person who can't lie, to lie about the fact that I can't lie?" "We need another plan," Hiro said.”

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Book:Extras

Source: Extras

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Born: May 5, 1963
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