“He arches his back because when you forgive, the body says, "Thank God.” — Edmond Manning Copy Share Image
“There should be a word for an attitude between snobbish and unconscious, describing someone who doesn't realize how strongly he holds his… — Edmond Manning Copy Share Image
“Toppling sounds like it jumped from a tall building and landed gracefully on is g.” — Edmond Manning Copy Share Image
“Wonder is always difficult until you forgive whoever destroyed your love of surprises.” — Edmond Manning Forgiveness Copy Share Image
“I think I might actually like that, you pervert. You perverted me in there." (Perry)” — Edmond Manning Copy Share Image
“I love hotel soaps. For some reason, I always believe those little soaps will bring me luck. So far, they have only… — Edmond Manning Hotel Copy Share Image
“You told me you were a fucking Buddhist. You should know it's always about the breath." (Vin)” — Edmond Manning Buddhism Copy Share Image
“These tears need to be shed, wept into the earth where there is no hope of consolation. Sometimes a man has to… — Edmond Manning Hope Copy Share Image
“I didn't tell you so that you'd repeat it back. I said it because my heart commanded me to open my damn… — Edmond Manning Copy Share Image
“We're so busy defining ourselves as gay men and straight men, we forget we share a whole word in common. We are… — Edmond Manning Gay men Copy Share Image
“I position myself with the sun at my back. Never hurts to have a golden aura behind you when you're trying to… — Edmond Manning Sun Copy Share Image
“I feel his chest rise against mine-one of the most intimate expressions of invisible trust, to trust someone with your very breath-and… — Edmond Manning Trust Copy Share Image
“Some men want to believe their kingship will make them stronger, more invulnerable to life's sorrows so that hurts do not hurt,… — Edmond Manning Ability to love Copy Share Image
“To boast wonder takes great courage. Being left speechless with joy is not for the weak. We forget to be surprised at… — Edmond Manning Boast Copy Share Image
“You've got to seduce the brain throughout a King Weekend, appease it, and occasionally confound it. The brain is so commanding, confident… — Edmond Manning Copy Share Image
“When you forgive, you give your heart to wonder and love after it has already been broken. Twice. Three times. More. This… — Edmond Manning Copy Share Image
“Perry is on top of mountain. We have a duck and a sleeping bag. Kind Aabee is with his family. We're ready… — Edmond Manning Copy Share Image
“I love strong men. Of course, I find many men strong who others may not notice, so I'm turned on by lonely… — Edmond Manning Strength Copy Share Image
“This is one of those California moments, and these two women now have their own dose of surrealism to share with their… — Edmond Manning Friendship Copy Share Image
“Saying I love you does not mean we have to date, nor is it an obligation to send each other Christmas cards… — Edmond Manning Christmas card Copy Share Image
“You said he carries a gun?" "Yeah, that's the bad news." Perry whispers, "What's the good news?" I pause. "I read recently… — Edmond Manning Copy Share Image
“To become a tourist assumes a certain vulnerability, to wear the wrong shoes and not know the right times for meals. To… — Edmond Manning Time Copy Share Image
“Our mouths now fit together perfectly, because although we have spent less than twenty-four hours together, we know each other more than… — Edmond Manning Copy Share Image
“To boast wonder takes great courage. Being left speechless with joy is not for the weak. We forget to be surprised by… — Edmond Manning Boast Copy Share Image
“I think Joy sleeps in strange places. We're always looking for her in shiny, happy, fun times, assuming that Joy prefers her… — Edmond Manning Big sister Copy Share Image
“The Forgiveness Castle remains open all day and all night, and the best thing is that there are so many entrances, usually… — Edmond Manning Old birthday Copy Share Image
“It's tricky to know when to touch someone who's furious. Too soon, too intimate, and you inflame the rage, cross the boundary.” — Edmond Manning Copy Share Image
“I think jalapeno sounds like a bunch of letters piling into a beat-up old word to get tacos.” — Edmond Manning Food Copy Share Image
“I warned you about those sexually graphic descriptions. Now you’ve alienated our only breakfast friend, a homophobic Republican on crack.” — Edmond Manning Copy Share Image
“Besides, I am too intense for most people. I am someone who is better in smaller doses.” — Edmond Manning Intense Copy Share Image
“First pillar of kinging-stay present. Second pillar-follow the man. Follow and lead, follow and lead.” — Edmond Manning King Copy Share Image
