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“had had”
― Simon Mayo, Itch Rocks

“THEY FOUND THE fire exit without turning on any lights. Despite the white flashes in front of their eyes they could see the soft glow from the electric signs.”
― Simon Mayo, Itch

“the trouble with the unthinkable is that it's pretty unpopular”
― Simon Mayo, Itch Rocks

“Jacob, it’s John Watkins … Where are you …?’ He listened as he sped along the country roads. ‘Well, I’m sorry, but you’ll have to make your apologies and leave. Meet me at your office as soon as you can … Yes, it is an emergency. I have hugely radioactive rocks that need a safe house … Now. Can you do that? They might be responsible for one death already … Yes, really … Thanks, see you in a bit.”
― Simon Mayo, Itch

“Gordon Carter raised both hands for silence. ‘The answer to all your questions is: “I have no idea.” Sorry, but there it is. Now, I have a pile of marking to do, and intend to get on with it. I’m sure you have a chemistry textbook or something you can look at.’ General groans greeted that. ‘Or I could always set you a lovely essay … We could recap some of our Merchant of Venice if you prefer?”
― Simon Mayo, Itch