Charlie had Sophie strapped to his chest like a terrorist baby bomb when he came down the back steps. She had just gotten to the point where she could hold up her head, so he had strapped her in face-out so she could look around. The way her arms and legs waved around as Charlie walked, she looked as if she was skydiving and using a skinny nerd as a parachute.

Only by being prepared for your death can you ever truly live.

Like God's own chocolate, I'd lick her shadow off a hot sidewalk

May the IRS find that you deduct your pet sheep as an entertainment expense.

For me, 'Lamb' started out as a further exploration of the phenomenon of faith and the responsibility of a messiah that I touched on in 'Coyote Blue' and 'Island of the Sequined Love Nun,' but it ended up being an exploration of the true meaning of sacrifice, loyalty, and friendship.

The medium obscured the message.

Foul and magical fumes bubbled out of the kettle, like the flatulence of a dragon on a demon-only diet.