I tend not to think about the reading public at all, or the business, when I'm writing.

I look after those who look after me." He smacks his lips, stares at me, and adds, "I also look after those who don't." - Sara Gruen (Water for Elephants)

With a secret like that, at some point the secret itself becomes irrelevant. The fact that you kept it does not.

Age is a terrible thief. Just when you're getting the hang of life, it knocks your legs out from under you and stoops your back. It makes you ache and muddies your head and silently spreads cancer throughout your spouse.

How is it that everyone on this train has so much alcohol?" "We always head to Canada at the beginning of the season," she says taking her seat again. "Their laws are much more civilized. Cheers.

How hard can it be to find a girl and an elephant for Christ's sake?

Then I lie down on the horse blanket and drift into a dream about Marlena that will probably cost me my soul.