He was the tallest, thinnest, weariest boy I had ever seen in my life. He was brilliant. He had gorgeous brown eyes, and he had only two suits. He was completely unhappy, and I didn't know why.

I'm the most terrific liar you ever saw in your life.

If I'd wanted this place to fill up with every fat Irish rose that passes by, I'd've said so.

People are mostly hot to have a discussion when you're not.

I’m not going to bed after all. Somebody around here hath murdered sleep. Good for him.

I can be quite sarcastic when I'm in the mood.

Did you ever get fed up?' I said. 'I mean did you ever get scared that everything was going to go lousy unless you did something?