I long for typical days, but rarely get them any more.

When the going gets tough, the tough eat ribs.

And still she felt more confident at the prospect of taking on the Russian Mafia than she did attending a backyard barbecue.

Not everything you wanted, deep inside, worked out.

Better, Cilla thought, to be alone on a quiet night than to be alone in a crowd. Much better.

Do you always get away with the outrageous?" "Mostly. Are you always s beautiful in the morning?" "Don't waste your charm." "It's all right, I have more.

There is no disgrace in staying behind, not when it's the right thing.