It's more than you think it can be," she heard herself say. "It changes everything, and fixes everything that matters. Maybe you're never going to be the same, and maybe part of you is always afraid of what will happen if...but he's always going to be there. All you have to do is reach out, and he's going to be there.

Eve, I know this continues to astound and baffle you, but I actually like to socialize." "I know. If it wasn't for that, you'd be perfect.

It was best not to think, not to analyze. It was best to accept and act.

She was the only woman he was afraid he would beg for.

What time is it in New York?" He shook his head. "An hour later than it is here. The earth simply has to revolve, Eve, however annoying it is for you." "It can revolve all it wants. I just don't see why people can't settle on the same time.

"What was that technique you were using on those bastards?" "An ancient form called kicking ass."

Certainly the plagiarism, and dealing with the fallout of it, was the most difficult thing I've ever faced since I started writing.