You do right by me, I'll show you a life most suckers can't even dream of. — Sara Gruen Dream Copy Share Image
How hard can it be to find a girl and an elephant for Christ's sake? — Sara Gruen Christ Copy Share Image
“no matter how hard you try you will never be perfect so just except it.” — Sara Gruen Hard Copy Share Image
The more distressing the memory, the more persistent it's presence. — Sara Gruen Distressing Copy Share Image
When two people are meant to be together, they will be together. It's fate. — Sara Gruen Destiny Copy Share Image
...poking a lump of red Jello that jiggles outrageously, like a breast I once knew. — Sara Gruen Breasts Copy Share Image
“90/93-year-old Jacob wonders as he gazes at his aged reflection, 'When did I stop being me?” — Sara Gruen Aged Copy Share Image
“It's like Charlie told the cop. For this old man, this is home.” — Sara Gruen Old man Copy Share Image
When I first submerged my feet into frigid water, they hurt so badly I yanked them out again. I persisted, dunking them… — Sara Gruen Cold Copy Share Image
“I get poked and prodded like this every morning. I'm like a piece of meat unearthed from the back of the fridge,… — Sara Gruen Every morning Copy Share Image
“She looks at her watch - a real one, with arms. Those digital ones came and went, thank God. When will people… — Sara Gruen Thank god Copy Share Image
“The business of a newspaper is to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable" was one of the aphorisms his boss liked… — Sara Gruen Business Copy Share Image
I scan the room. Catherine is writing quickly, her light brown hair falling over her face. She is left-handed, and because she… — Sara Gruen Arms Copy Share Image
How is it that everyone on this train has so much alcohol?" "We always head to Canada at the beginning of the… — Sara Gruen Alcohol Copy Share Image
“I'm glad has promised three dollars and a bottle of Canadian whiskey to the man who puts on the best show. You've… — Sara Gruen Funny Copy Share Image
At this moment, the story in his head was perfect. He also knew from experience that it would degenerate the second he… — Sara Gruen Degenerates Copy Share Image
“ I realize the blackness of sleep is circling my head. It's been there awhile, biding its time and growing closer with… — Sara Gruen Anger Copy Share Image
“I've decided it's not about me at all. It's a protective mechanism for them, a way of buffering themselves against my future… — Sara Gruen Death Copy Share Image
Gorillas are in danger of being wiped out by the Ebola virus. I feel like we have limited time to get to… — Sara Gruen Animal Copy Share Image
“And don’t miss Frank Otto, the world’s most tattooed man! Held hostage in the darkest jungles of Borneo and tried for a… — Sara Gruen Tattooed Copy Share Image
“Sometimes when you get older—and I'm not talking about you, I'm talking generally, because everyone ages differently—things you think on and wish… — Sara Gruen Aging Copy Share Image
Age is a terrible thief. Just when you're getting the hang of life, it knocks your legs out from under you and… — Sara Gruen Ache Copy Share Image
“To be sure, I'm not perfect wife material: I'm neurotic. I'm compulsive. I speak before I think and can't cook worth a… — Sara Gruen Marriage Copy Share Image
“All I can do is put in time waiting for the inevitable, observing as the ghost of my past rattle around my… — Sara Gruen Time Copy Share Image
“I open the orangutan's door and set a pan of fruits, vegetables, and nuts on the floor. As I close it, her… — Sara Gruen Orangutan Copy Share Image
Afterward, I curl around her. We lie in silence until darkness falls, and then, haltingly, she begins to talk...She speaks without need… — Sara Gruen Appearance Copy Share Image
Sometimes I think that if I had to choose between an ear of corn or making love to a woman, I'd choose… — Sara Gruen Apples Copy Share Image
My platitudes don't hold their interest and I can hardly blame them for that. My real stories are all out of date.… — Sara Gruen Advent Copy Share Image
“I reach for the napkin, and as I do I catch sight of my hands. They are knobby and crooked, thin-skinned, and—like… — Sara Gruen Vanity Copy Share Image
“Bathing is even more embarrassing, because I have to strip down to my birthday suit in front of a nurse. Now, there… — Sara Gruen Bathing Copy Share Image
“I cling to my anger with every ounce of humanity left in my ruined body, but it's no use. It slips away,… — Sara Gruen Anger Copy Share Image
