George Cubbins Quotes

“George had his faraway look, the one that made him look like a constipated owl.”
― Jonathan Stroud, The Hollow Boy

“Remind me never to get buried in an iron coffin, it gets so shabby”
― Jonathan Stroud;, The Whispering Skull

“If you're firing them, I know of two vacancies," George added. "Toilet attendants needed at Marylebone Station.”
― Jonathan Stroud;, The Whispering Skull

“It was either that or punch him, and I've got sensitive hands.”
― Jonathan Stroud;, The Whispering Skull

“Agents' swords aren't just good for ghosts, they can also be used for whipping cheeky night watch kids. Want us to show you?”
― Jonathan Stroud;, The Whispering Skull

“Blimey. Are those shorts you're wearing, Lockwood, or are you trying to take flight?”
― Jonathan Stroud;, The Whispering Skull

“Oh, come on. You love all that mystery about him. Just like you love that pensive, far-off look he does sometimes, as if he's brooding about important matters, or contemplating a tricky bowel movement. Don't try to deny it. I know.”
― Jonathan Stroud;, The Whispering Skull