You know, lieutenant, you wear your weapon the way other women wear pearls." "It's not a fashion accessory.

You don't find time to write. You make time. It's my job.

Have I missed a national holiday? There must be celebrations in the streets for you to be home at this hour of the day." "I'm calling it Summerset Goes Mute Day. The city's gone mad with joy.

It takes a lot of spine and stomach to make yourself into something when no one gives you a foundation.

What kind of a maniac needed over five thousand plates?

Man.God.Roarke. An interesting and flattering lineup.

I think those who have impact and influence over us are often unaware.