Hey Claudia, I found a
useful list for you (and anyone who might be interested in being a villain -- I'm not exactly sure if it's a good idea to compete against her. Then again, I might have been obligated to say that).
I liked these:
27. I will never build only one of anything important. All important systems will have redundant control panels and power supplies. For the same reason I will always carry at least two fully loaded weapons at all times.
28. My pet monster will be kept in a secure cage from which it cannot escape and into which I could not accidentally stumble.
29. I will dress in bright and cheery colors, and so throw my enemies into confusion.
41.Once my power is secure, I will destroy all those pesky time-travel devices.
42. When I capture the hero, I will make sure I also get his dog, monkey, ferret, or whatever sickeningly cute little animal capable of untying ropes and filching keys happens to follow him around.
[FILTERED TO SWANS] How many hours do you think we're going to spend on the beach? Do you think we can have a barbecue? Are there dolphins? Is it possible to learn how to surf in a couple of minutes? Do you think we'll go to a beach where there are other people too?