It is early, early morning. It's that time when it's still dark but you know the day is coming. Blue is bleeding through black. Stars are dying.

Clearly," said Arthur,"you're an idiot- but you're our kind of idiot. Come on.

Competence was attractive.

People have defining moments, i suppose, especially when they're children.

He was waving. "Saukerl," she laughed, and as she held up her hand, she knew completely that he was simultaneously calling her a Saumensch. I think that's as close to love as eleven-year-olds can get.

What do you want to kiss me for? I'm filthy.'- Liesel So am I.'- Rudy

I'd been in love with her for years. I never left this suburban town. I didn't go to university. I went to Audrey.