“The old agility was still present and the passion was undeniable, but it was the wobbling of the gut, the puffing of the cheeks and the profuse sweating that lent the performance its true magic.” — Jamie Holoran Copy Share Image
“Jimmy was in a league of his own when it came to puerile, half-pissed badinage.” — Jamie Holoran Copy Share Image
“Jimmy shot him a look that patently said: ‘Mon noo, Wee-man, whit are ye waitin fur? Ah’ve set ye up tae get in her… — Jamie Holoran Copy Share Image
“Ah bet she’s a dirty wee minx in the scratcher. Y’see that "butter wouldnae melt" expression she’s goat goin on? That’s jist a smokescreen… — Jamie Holoran Copy Share Image
“There was nothing normal about the divine twin sproutings that formed Rachel Melville’s magically springy chest. Almost involuntarily Ronnie found himself nodding like an… — Jamie Holoran Copy Share Image
“You had to give credit to anyone who managed to excel at their chosen pastime, be it golf, hang-gliding or hoovering up cocaine with… — Jamie Holoran Copy Share Image
“There was something strangely compelling about a Japanese guy with lamb-chop sideburns and a voice so shrill you could be forgiven for thinking his… — Jamie Holoran Copy Share Image
“Christ – wid ye take a look at that numpty? Fuckin "Popeye" izzit?’ Jimmy gestured towards the bar. ‘C**t obviously husnae hud his spinach,… — Jamie Holoran Copy Share Image
“The old agility was still present and the passion was undeniable, but it was the wobbling of the gut, the puffing of the cheeks… — Jamie Holoran Copy Share Image
“I think you can talk forever about style, technique and beautiful prose, but surely in the final analysis one thing matters above all else… — Jamie Holoran Copy Share Image
“You see this?’ she wanted to say to him; ‘this tasteless glob of half-masticated rubbery gunk? Well this is the same level as you,… — Jamie Holoran Copy Share Image
“You can talk forever about style, technique and beautiful prose...in the final analysis one thing matters above all else - is it a page-turner?” — Jamie Holoran Copy Share Image
