“Happiness is knowing that someone, somewhere, really gives a shit.”
― The Eden Paradox
― The Eden Paradox
“She looked to Roy as though she lived in Oz, in the land of color, like she carried it with her everywhere she went. When they began dating, he found that her energy was the perfect counterpoint to the world into which he sank at regular intervals, that black and white Kansas that he inhabited.”
― Eye for Eye
― Eye for Eye
“But Phidias was better than most men since he made beautiful sculptures. He was even making one of her—well, he called it “Athena,” but anyone could see it looked like her.”
― Pericles and Aspasia: A Story of Ancient Greece
― Pericles and Aspasia: A Story of Ancient Greece
“But I couldn’t help thinking—Who the hell eats bats? Probably nothing.”
― Feeling Lucky
― Feeling Lucky
“Rachael, I don’t think this is a very good idea.” Adam tried to protest and break away, but it was too late. She had a good hold on him by now, and he was going nowhere.
“Not bad for a little man like you,” she said. “There seems to be something different about you lately.” Rachael smiled.”
― Get Rich or Get Lucky
“Not bad for a little man like you,” she said. “There seems to be something different about you lately.” Rachael smiled.”
― Get Rich or Get Lucky
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