I'd come to believe there was no food more depressing than Danish, a pastry that seemed stale upon arrival

Nick is like a good stiff drink: He gives everything the correct perspective.

A child weaned on poison considers harm a comfort.

There's a difference between really loving someone and loving the idea of her.

I feel like I need to give people a note with the book that says, 'I'm OK, no worries!'

Problems always start long before you really, really see them.

I'm a true-crime addict. It's not something I'm particularly proud of, but I can't stop.