There was a whole army of people who seemed not to have anything better to do than to try to disrupt her life, and , if they were given the opportunity, to correct the way she had chosen to live it.

Impulsive actions led to trouble, and trouble could have unpleasant consequences.

I am a rapist and a sadistic pig,' if you get that tattoo removed I will carve it into your forehead, do you understand?

Always retain the ability to walk away, without sentimentality, from a situation that felt unmanageable. That was a basic rule of survival. Don't lift a finger for a lost cause.

Men who just call to say hello generally have ulterior motives.

Everyone has secrets. It's just a matter of finding out what they are

But if you want to win, you're going to have to fight.

There were not so many physical threats that could not be countered with a decent hammer.

No, I don't believe in God, but I respect the fact that you do. Everyone has to have something to believe in.

I know what kind of things I myself have been irritated by in detective stories. They are often about one or two persons, but they don't describe anything in the society outside.

I'm not going to apologize for the way I've led my life.

I see her as a series of marvellous shapes formed at random in the kaleidoscope of desire.

You know those guys that go to the strip club at the daytime? If you're at a strip club, and the sun is out, you got some problems!

Christians must deplore unfair and deprecating barbs regularly aimed our way.

Crazy people are not crazy if one accepts their reasoning.

I enjoy running, especially in a new city, so when Im on tour thats always a good option.

Are you worried that, when you go to hell, you'll only be taking the local and not be on the express? Why would you look for a loophole to deny coverage to children with preexisting conditions?

The aphorism is a slippery plaything.

I want to sit with my legs wide open and laugh so loud that the whole damn restaurant turns and looks at me.

An ample arse helps you to be weighed down and be grounded.

People are always going to say stuff about you and there are always going to be crazy rumours out there, but as long as you know the truth, you're fine.