Bad day Quote by Kelley Armstrong
“He was tall and scrawny with a face that could be mistaken with Keith Richards on a bad day.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Darkest Powers series, 2005
A character is described as lanky and reminiscent of a famous rock star in a bad mood.
In simple terms: Tall, thin, looks like a rock star.
Key Takeaway
Notice how physical description can hint at personality.
Themes
appearance
characterization
humor
Mood
playful
lighthearted
Type
descriptive
humorous
When to use this quote
- introducing a character
- building atmosphere
- comic relief
Key Concepts
visual metaphor
comparative description
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this description affect your perception of the character?
- What does the comparison reveal about his demeanor?
A Different Perspective
May rely on cultural reference that not all readers recognize.
![“There are famous examples of people who just had really strange ways - [Jimi] Hendrix being the biggest example of that. Or someone like Keith Richards, he just has a really idiosyncratic style.” quote by Bryce Dessner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/14c/bryce-dessner-9086_example_there-are-famous-examples-of-people-who_1115921.jpg)
