This was the consequence of seeing too much and understanding the horrible truth: No one is safe. The world is not manageable.

The fake slap invariably makes contact, adding the elements of shock and betrayal to what had previously been plain old-fashioned fear.

But most good movies have a gun in them.

I like books on tape, and will listen to just about anything.

I'd always thought that I understood this, but lately I realize that what I call "understanding" is basically just fantasizing.

whenever I read a passage that moves me, I transcribe it in my diary, hoping my fingers might learn what excellence feels like.

The way Trump talks about Obama: presidents don't do that! What we're seeing now is a whole new level of vulgarity. I'm really hoping that it's not the rule from here on out. It's really distressing for me to witness this. I really hope we don't have to throw all decency out the window, just because Trump's president.