An inferior sense of smell," Marcus said, as if absolutely nothing of significance had happened, "is distinct from being told that one smells unpleasant.

Laughter is good for you. Nine out of ten stand-up comedians recommend laughter in the face of intense stupidity.

Sticks and stones may break your bones, but Chinese throwing stars get you a dozen stitches.

Laughter, like love, has power to survive the worst things life has to offer. And to do it with style.

There are some people who will never understand what loyalty means. They could tell you what it was, of course, but they will never know.They will never see it from the inside. They couldn't imagine a world where something like that was real.

He gave me an inscrutable look that said maybe he would and maybe he wouldn't. Mister was a cat, and cats generally considered it the obligation of the universe to provide shelter, sustenance, and amusement as required. I think Mister considered it beneath his dignity to plan for the future.

I had to smile at the man. I mean, you have to smile at idiots and children.