“The kid was cramping Martin's style. Martin's style was drama-free, peace, and quiet. It did not include slamming doors, difficult personal questions, or conversations with teenagers about sex.” — Marshall Thornton Copy Share Image
“These days you don't need a country to have a flag, you don't need to win an election to become president, and you don't… — Marshall Thornton Copy Share Image
“ The Ten Commandments As Interpreted by Robin Palmetier 1. Don’t lie. Unless it’s to the police. 2. Don’t cheat your customers. Robin always… — Marshall Thornton Copy Share Image
“That was the problem with good friends. Eventually they knew enough about you to say terrible things for your own good.” — Marshall Thornton Copy Share Image
“You live your life like it's some kind of nuclear fallout shelter. The walls are three feet thick, you have enough food to last… — Marshall Thornton Copy Share Image
“So are you doing anything for your anniversary? I mean other than sitting around your backyard with a bottle of wine moping over lost… — Marshall Thornton Copy Share Image
“My wife threatened to divorce me if I don't lose ten pounds." Given that he could easily lose forty I figured she was a… — Marshall Thornton Copy Share Image
“So help me, Mac, if you manage to kill me I will ruin your eternity. You will be the most miserable man to live… — Marshall Thornton Copy Share Image
“Um…you’re four blocks away. Why can’t you walk?” “I’m naked.” Sometimes the truth was like a band-aid in need of removal; one had to… — Marshall Thornton Copy Share Image
“I'm not sure I should tell you. Not while you're alive, at least. Some things are better left for after death." (Mac)” — Marshall Thornton Copy Share Image
“Vincent inhaled sharply and mumbled something like "oh my God". I wasn't sure what he was oh-my-God-ing about since he was still struggling to… — Marshall Thornton Copy Share Image
“Everyone lies. They lie to the people they love; they lie to themselves. Once you admit it, it's not such a hard thing to… — Marshall Thornton Copy Share Image
“I was staring down thirty-five in a few months. While I might have thought forty was old when I was her age, I’d since… — Marshall Thornton Copy Share Image
“If you look out for the sunny side of the street, the sunny side of the street will look out for you.” — Marshall Thornton Copy Share Image
