It was strange that one couldn’t know in advance which places one was later going to wish to remember.

But what are they?” Annie asked.“An omphalos, probably, ” said Jacob.“A what, dear?” Melinda asked.“A bellybutton of the world.”“I didn’t know it had one.

– I’m going to be a writer, he reminded Milo.– And you won’t need literature?– I’ll write my own.

By its nature a relationship was not an accomplishment. It was just a connection that happened to exist, for as long as it did exist.

Since he had given up men he had taken up geography. He visited a new sight or a new neighborhood nearly every weekend.

He was in the flow of time now. He was in a story.

There’s always a story that people are telling about themselves, and sometimes you can get them to tell it ever so slightly differently.

It is perhaps necessary for something dear to be lost.”“Why?”“Perhaps it is necessary to the making of a story. A story after all is a way of remembering love.

It’s a question of wanting to know how the story turns out. And one can only know that about one story, ever.

A year ago he had been in America. Two years ago he had been straight. Tonight he was underground, with the remains of the bogey man, lit by the torches of the children who had killed him.

I suppose it does come with a certain responsibility.”“What does?” asked Annie.“The magnificence of my person.”“Gah.

I give him a smile I don't really own.

Hatred needs scorn. Scorn is hatred's nectar!

In regards to planning your career, you need to treat it (your career) just like a business.

It seems that in Baltimore, one of the most violent cities in America, jurors are far more reluctant to convict criminal defendants than in the suburban enclaves that ring the city.

If it wasn't for my drama teacher, I wouldn't be here right now.

I think that like most girls in high school, I just mirrored what was around me.

A bond as important as that of a husband and wife, is the bond between siblings.

No one loves armed missionaries; the first lesson of nature and prudence is to repulse them as enemies.

I want people to laugh and cry, not just sit and stare at the TV.