“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 Martin came across an increasing number of guys he wouldn't kick out of bed. As the years passed, out of necessity, his standards gradually lowered.” — 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
