I have learned not to read reviews. Period. And I hate reviewers. All of them, or at least all but two or three. Life is much simpler ignoring reviews and the nasty people who write them. Critics should find meaningful work.

I looked at her and tried to speak, but all I could think about was how shocked she'd be if I said what I was thinking.

You need some coffee, don't you?" "Yes, I've only had a gallon.

It's as if we spend our entire lives avoiding Jell-O but it is always there at the end, waiting.

I didn't dare think of the future; the past was still happening.

We learned after the first semester in law school that it's best never to discuss exams. If notes are compared afterwards, you become painfully aware of things you missed.

Every morning I wake at 6am or 6.30am, champing at the bit.