Alan Janney > Quotes

“Rawls, the back-up running back (Tank wrenched his leg out of socket, which I didn’t know was possible).”
― Alan Janney, Sanctuary: Among Monsters

“In visions of the dark night I have dreamed of joy departed But a waking dream of life and light Hath left me broken-hearted. -A Dream. Edgar Allan Poe”
― Alan Janney, Carmine: Rise of the Warrior Queen

“On my way to bed, Dad asked if our first game was tomorrow. “Remember, son,” he said slowly, draping his heavy arm around my shoulders. He was tall, about 6’4. “Remember. You’re just the back-up. So relax. You can’t screw up. No one will remember you.” “…thanks Dad.”
― Alan Janney, The Outlaw: Origins

“I’m expecting big things from you. Don’t let me down. It’s electric, so you’ll need to charge it at night. Fill out the paperwork in the storage compartment and return them signed to Hannah tomorrow. If you wreck it, I’ll have you drowned off Long Beach. I wish I could stay, but I’m late for a meeting with the Board of Supervisors.”
― Alan Janney, Infected: Die Like Supernovas

“Five minutes later I was staring over the lip of the parapet at the sheer drop to my car. “How did I climb this?” And how do I get down? I’m the worst superhero ever.”
― Alan Janney, The Outlaw: Origins

“By all appearances, he appeared to be struggling with words. He had the audacity to kick a pebble during his deliberations. Finally, “I’d like to call a truce.” “A truce? You cannot be serious. A truce.” “Entirely serious.” “You promised reporters you’d reveal my identity. You threatened me on national television.” He shrugged. “I won’t.” “You told America you were going to beat me up.” Another shrug. “I won’t do that either.” I sniffed. “Couldn’t if you wanted.”
― Alan Janney, Sanctuary: Among Monsters

“Apparently, when the cops arrived, the Outlaw was in the middle of whooping ass. He beat up like fifteen thugs, yo!” “Fifteen,” I smiled, but it faded when I remembered Tee. “One of crooks was so freaked by the Outlaw that he called the cops!” Lee started laughing hard enough that he excused himself to get water.”
― Alan Janney, The Outlaw: Origins

“I’m a morning person. I’m asleep by 10 most nights. When I go out to dinner with friends and stay up late I get mugged. Let me know beforehand. I’ll show up earlier next time,”
― Alan Janney, The Outlaw: Origins

“monitor. He giggles and whispers at the screen. He’s looking at two digital photographs. One is a newspaper photo taken at a funeral service, zoomed in on the mourners. I know that funeral. I covered it for Channel Four News, the funeral of Hannah Walker, the beautiful blonde girl killed in Compton. The other photo is from a local football game, with an inset profile of star quarterback”
― Alan Janney, Sanctuary: Among Monsters

“If I knew where he went, I’d meet him there and shove him through a wood-chipper. I’d pay half a billion dollars to know where he’s going.”
― Alan Janney, Sanctuary: Among Monsters

“You’re capturing the Chemist’s plane with the gift he gave you. You should call it the Rod of Karma. Or the Betrayal Stick.” Puck offered, “Stick of Treachery.”
― Alan Janney, Sanctuary: Among Monsters

“Hannah tells me that you helped protect her from the Hispanics during the riot.” “The Hispanics? Oh, the protest, right.” “Call it what you like, son. This place was crawling with spics, and I am grateful that you took care of my only child.” “Well,” I shrugged. “I guess that’s what boyfriends do.” Spics?? “Only good boyfriends,” Hannah said, still tightly holding my left hand. I could never predict when she’d pour on the affection and when she’d act distant. Were all girlfriends this complicated? “I helped pass that law, you understand,” Mr. Walker said. “I’m an advisor to the senator, and it’s about time someone notable, someone of prestige, took a stand on the influx of hispanics into our once great city. The Hispanics were rioting because of that law, because they’re afraid of justice.” “Oh yeah?” I said. I knew nothing about politics or laws. But I had a feeling I disagreed with him. “But I’ll discontinue this tangent before I begin to preach,” he smiled. “Hannah is giving me the warning look.” “Thank you, Daddy,” Hannah said. “The spics destroyed your car,” he said. “Hannah informed me, and then I read the report in the newspaper.” “That was a good car,” I nodded. “I will miss it.” “Well, let me see what I can do to help,” he said. “I’m a financial consultant to many of our nation’s finest automobile manufacturers, including Mission Motorcycles. You have heard of them?” “I don’t know much about any cars. Or motorcycles,” I admitted. “Well, it just so happens, they owed me a favor and agreed to give me a short-term loan on one of their new electric bikes,” he said. And it was then that I realized we were standing beside a gleaming black, silver, and orange motorcycle. I hadn’t noticed before because our school parking lot always looks like a luxury car showcase, and I’d grown numb to the opulence. A sleek black helmet hung from each handle. Mr. Walker placed his palm on the seat and said, “This bike is yours. Until you get a new car.” “Wow,” I breathed. A motorcycle!! “Isn’t it sexy?” Hannah smiled. “It looks like it’s from the future.” “It does,” I agreed. “I’m almost afraid to touch it, like it’ll fly off. But sir, there’s no way…” “Please don’t be so ungrateful as to refuse, son. That’s low class, and that’s not the Walkers. You are in elite company. Dating my daughter has advantages, as I’m sure she’s told you. You just keep performing on the football field.” “Oh…right,” I said. “I’m gratified I can help,” Mr. Walker said and shook my hand again. “I’m expecting big things from you. Don’t let me down. It’s electric, so you’ll need to charge it at night. Fill out the paperwork in the storage compartment and return them signed to Hannah tomorrow. If you wreck it, I’ll have you drowned off Long Beach. I wish I could stay, but I’m late for a meeting with the Board of Supervisors. Hannah, tell your mother I’ll be out late,” he said and got into the back seat of a black sedan that whisked him away.”
― Alan Janney, Infected: Die Like Supernovas

“Listen Corporal… Turner,” she whispered into his ear. He turned very white. Samantha wasn’t tall, but she acted tall. Tall and dangerous. She passed for a high school senior but she felt older. “Have you seen what happens when the Marines send their best teams into Compton?”
― Alan Janney, Sanctuary: Among Monsters

“Suck it, Stanford. I can pass your classes and take over the world.”
― Alan Janney, Carmine: Rise of the Warrior Queen

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― Alan Janney, The Outlaw: Origins

“Hannah’s father looked like money. He was wearing a gorgeous suit, had a thick head of gorgeous silver hair, and generally gave off Presidential vibes. I bet his stylish glasses cost more than my car. Or at least more than the insurance agent told me my car was worth after it blew up.”
― Alan Janney, Infected: Die Like Supernovas

“Monsters exist!”
― Alan Janney, Sanctuary: Among Monsters

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― Alan Janney, Sanctuary: Among Monsters