I’m never wrong? Who besides Republican presidents and evil masterminds can say that with a straight face?

Vintage books, old china, antiques; maybe I love old things so much because I feel impermanent myself.

The problem with a life spent reading is you know too much.

A pause followed my greeting. Then “We’re watching you ” whispered the voice on the other end.
“Yeah? Did you see what I did with my keys? ”
Silence. Then dial tone.
These younger demons. So easily discouraged.

Why can't you say it?" I hardened my voice. "Because I'm telling you, you never have. I'd have remembered."
He stared at me with disbelief. [...]
"Love you? Of course I love you. Baby, I fucking worship you.

The only thing worse than opera is someone who hums along with opera.