You're quite tall.' Just what a girl wants to be reminded of.

She bestowed the blessing of a wild girl's lips.

Could I have a Sloe Gin Fizz, without the gin?" "What's the point of that, Miss?" the waiter said. "Tomorrow morning," Mabel said.

Memphis—it’s just a bird. Birds fly around, brother. It’s what they do. It’s not following you, and it’s not a sign. Unless you really did give it candy and flowers, in which case you are one strange brother.

I'm going to eviscerate you and leave your organs on a pike in the yard as a warning to those who wear large jewelry.

You set fire to my house, killed my family, and ate my dog. But steal my boyfriend? That's a step too far.

I'd like to thank readers. Every time you open a book, it is a strike against ignorance. Unless you're reading Sarah Palin.