Money's the same, whoever gives it to you. That was the point of money, after all: crisp and clean or wrinkled or disintegrated into quarters—a dollar was always worth a hundred cents.

—Scott Westerfeld

About Scott Westerfeld

Portrait of Scott Westerfeld

Scott David Westerfeld (born May 5, 1963) is an American writer of young adult fiction, best known as the author of the Uglies and the Leviathan series.

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Maybe kissing is sort of like nature's coffee.

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A little drama wins more friends than boring.

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Sometimes the facts in my head get bored and decide to take a walk in my mouth. Frequently this is a bad thing.

—Scott Westerfeld

I guess sometimes you have to lie to find the truth.

—Scott Westerfeld

I have been truthful all along the way. The truth is more interesting, and if you tell the truth you never have to cover your tracks.

—Scott Westerfeld

History

21 Apr 2023 Added
26 Oct 2026 Wording changed

Previous wording

Money's the same, whoever gives it to you. That was the point of money, after all: crisp and clean or wrinkled or disintegrated into quarters - a dollar was always worth a hundred cents.