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.

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

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

I guess mercy is a muscle like any other. You got to exercise it, or it just cramp right up.

What is luck but something made to run out.

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

Ain't no glory made from being dependable.