The night kept coming on in and there was nothing I could do.

First paycheck I get, I thought, I'm going to get myself a room near the downtown L.A. Public Library.

Beware of those who seek constant crowds; they are nothing alone.

Potential," I said, "doesn't mean a thing. You've got to do it. Almost every baby in a crib has more potential than I have.

dont undress my love you might find a mannequin dont undress the mannequin you might find love. shes long ago forgotten me. hes trying on a new hat and looks more the coquette then ever. she is a child and a mannequin and death. i can't hate that. she didnt do anything unusual. I only wanted her to.

When I get down to my last dime I'll just walk over to skid row." "There are some real weirdos down there." "They're everywhere.

Finally there is nothing here for death to take away.