It's early yet. It's always early, while you still alive.

It's like that, I guess, when the past come to collect what you owe.

Folks think a lifetime is a thing stretched out over years. It ain't. It can happen quick as a match in a dark room.

Of all the excellent copyedits I've received over the years, Marie-Lynn Hammond's was by far the best. Her work on Half Blood Blues was incredibly sensitive and astute.

To me, chocolate was the sole reason we on this earth.

The kid come in at a strange angle, made the notes glitter like crystal.

It's early yet. It's always early, while you still alive.