I love the slow, warming sensation of my body going numb when I drink.

... laughter is cathartic and cleansing, that it's good for the body and the soul, and when it's real it's better than sex.

I hate jealousy. At least it's its own punishment; it makes me feel like hell.

Misery alternates with euphoria.

What was it called, that symbol of the serpent eating its own tail? It probably signified infinity, endlessness, timelessness. But for me it would mean the effort to love well going on and on, round and round, always imperfect and always forgivable. The best we could ever do for each other.

I often think my life would be a lot easier if I were a mute.

Topics... are what people talk about when they don't know each other well. Topics... are what men talk about.