I don’t plot my books rigidly, follow a preconceived structure. A novel mustn’t be a closed system - it’s a quest. - Kurt Vonnegut

"The MacGuffin is the thing that the spies are after but the audience don't care.” - Alfred Hitchcock

You want weapons? We’re in a library! Books are the best weapon in the world. This room's the greatest arsenal we could have. Arm yourself! - The Doctor