I'm just reveling in the glory of not having to hear the neediness and impotence of my own voice.

While I did not fancy myself a particularly good person, I never thought my first real sexual action would be prostitutional.

Nothing has ever looked like that ever in all of human history.

I pulled the oxygen tubes from my nostrils and raised the tube up over my head, handing it to Dad. I wanted it to be just me and just him.

I don't suppose I can wear the flamingo tie," he said as he pulled on black socks. "It's a bit festive, given the occasion," I responded. "Can't wear it to the opera," said the Colonel, almost smiling. "Can't wear it to a funeral. Can't use it to hang myself. It's a bit useless, as ties go." I gave him a tie.

You realize that trying to keep your distance from me will not lessen my affection for you. All efforts to save me from you will fail.

dating you would be like a series of unnecessary root canals interspersed with occasional makeout sessions.