Let's just say that if these scientist had been using their brilliance for good instead of evil, cars would run off water vapor and leave fresh compost behind them; no one would be hungry; no one would be ill; all buildings would be earthquake-, bomb-, and flood-proof; and the world's entire economy would have collapsed and been replaced by one based on the value of chocolate.
James PattersonThe hardest part about parenting is when I have to be The Dad--aka the Fun-Sucker--as opposed to being a friend.
James PattersonI wonโt lie to youโit was hilarious. Yes, we were in trouble, yes, this was a disaster, and so one and so forth, but I have to say, seeing those upturned faces, the looks, was bout the best thing that happened to us since weโd come to New York.
James PattersonWhen did they start coming after you?โ โWas itโwas it after the oil- slick Hummer crash?โ the Gasman asked Iggy tentatively. My eyes widened. Oil-slick Hummer crash? Iggy rubbed his chin, thinking. โOr maybe it was more---after the bomb,โ the Gasman said in a low voice, looking down. โI think it was the bomb,โ Iggy agreed. โThat definitely seemed to tick them off.โ โBomb?โ I asked incredulously.
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