I had become a perfect fake human, saying the stupid and pointless things that humans say to each other all day long.

For my part, my interest in Paris had faded away completely long ago when I learned that it was in France.

I thought about the nice clothes that I always wore. Well of course I did. I took pride in being the best dressed monster in Dade County.

I was good at being charming, one of my very few vanities.

And what did you do last night, Dexter? Oh, I played with my dolls while a friend chopped up my sister.

What a terrible thing life can be.

What do you want a clock for?” “To find out what time it is,” I said. “I think that’s the usual purpose.