I didn't know a van could go up on two wheels like that, for so long." -Nudge

My style is colloquial storytelling. It's the way we tell stories to one another - it's not writerly, it's not overdone.

I don't believe in lecturing people. It's much more effective to present reading as a fun, rewarding pastime.

You stand out like a fart in a church.

Okay, that so did me in. Mr. Rock being all emotional? Expressing his feelings?" p. 12

The weird, weird thing about devastating loss is tha life actually goes on.

It's always refreshing to meet someone crazier than us," I said. "We seem so normal afterward.