“Gary has made the classic mistake of equating precise cheekbones, perfect breasts, and a vague association with philanthropy as the signs of a good woman.” — Matthew Norman Copy Share Image
“She rarely lets me off the hook, holding me to a different standard of emotional intelligence than the other men in her life - even my Brothers. She allows them to behave like Gary, docilely going about their lives, content… — Matthew Norman Copy Share Image
“She tells me she’s a certified smeller of books and that that is probably her best quality. “So It Goes.” is tattooed on the… — Matthew Norman Copy Share
“Anna is the sort of woman who writers write about, Tom. Somewhere in the third act, women like her save characters like you and… — Matthew Norman Copy Share
“I have to speak carefully now because I have this strange habit of imitating British people without even realizing that I'm doing it.” — Matthew Norman Copy Share
“She technically apologized yesterday, but it was one of those married-people apologies, more of a tactical move than anything else, a way of moving… — Matthew Norman Copy Share
“Hidden up there behind some branches sits one glaring squirrel. “I don’t know,” I say. “He looks pretty pissed, though.” “Good.” I see now… — Matthew Norman Copy Share
“Whoa," I say. "Look how tall he is." "Actors are always midgets in person," says Brandon, "But writers...they're giants.” — Matthew Norman Copy Share
“This house has endured three of my Dad's four wives, and so over the last few decades it's been a home-size mood ring, changing… — Matthew Norman Copy Share
“I don't think -" I begin, but then I stop there. Strangely enough, this sounds like a full, declarative sentence, as if I'm standing… — Matthew Norman Copy Share
“You look good," I tell my reflection. "Hot?" But this last part comes out with a question mark at the end. I've never been… — Matthew Norman Copy Share
“I've been thinking about your Father a lot lately, and I've realized something. I married Gary specifically for the fact that he wasn't Curtis.… — Matthew Norman Copy Share
“I instantly like people who laugh at my jokes. It's a weakness of mine.” — Matthew Norman Copy Share
“I think you'll be a great teacher," said Gary. That's his role in my life: blind encourager and ambassador of false senses of security.” — Matthew Norman Copy Share
“After the age of about . . . what, sixteen? We’re all damaged. Every single beautiful, stupid, precious one of us. Damaged, damaged, damaged.” — Matthew Norman Copy Share
