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

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

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.

Ain't no glory made from being dependable.

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

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

Ain't no man can outrun his fate.