In Greek tragedy, they fall from great heights. In noir, they fall from the curb.

There's something ugly about the flawless.

Narrative becomes the way you make sense of chaos. That's how you focus the world. It's the only reason you should ever try this writing job.

Happiness comes in moments, & then it's gone until the next time. Could be years. But sadness settles it.

It's hard to close the door on optimistic expectations when you love someone.

There are so many more important things to worry about than how you're perceived by strangers.

The foundation of your life is luck. Hard work and talent make up the difference.

There are threads in our lives. You pull one, and everything else gets affected.

Chuck said, “Hey. How many surrealists does it take to screw in a lightbulb?” Cawley looked over at him. “I’ll bite. How many?” “Fish,” Chuck said and let loose a bright bark of a laugh.

What molds us is what maims us.

The best thing that can happen to people entering creative professions is the dwindling of all other possibilities.

When you live your life by poor standards, you inflict damage on everyone who crosses your path, especially those you love.

Rosa Hubermann was sitting on the edge of the bed with her husband's accordion tied to her chest. Her fingers hovered above the keys. She did not move. She didn't ever appear to be breathing.

A friend in need is a friend indeed!

Margaret Thatcher was a great leader for her nation at a pivotal and a perilous time. So, I find the comparison flattering, but that's up to others to say whether that comparison is justified.

Learn to think for yourself, unless of course you can identify someone else with better judgement, and a flashlight.

You can do amazing things when people love you.

There's something about black. You feel hidden away in it.

First, do not betray yourself. Second, do not betray those you lead.

This is the great Secret of life.

At the Christmas party, the secretary with the long red hair ate three pickles, and four salesmen panicked.