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1 " (Regarding the Roosevelt Tram along Queensboro Bridge):"They had it renovated by the French. French cars. French cables. Cables that surrender! Would you ride in a tram that surrenders? I sure as hell wouldn't! "
― Camilla Monk , Beating Ruby (Spotless, #2)
2 " I’ve been . . . I just finished reading that book you told me about, Accidentally Married to the Billionaire Sheikh.” My mouth fell open in shock. “You have? So, um, did you like it?” “It’s a little predictable, and very explicit, in an oddly lyrical way. I can only imagine how disappointed female readers must be when facing the reality of—” He cleared his throat. “Well, in any case, I’m not certain Hedwardh is a good match for Swanella. And by the way, the refractory period doesn’t work like that. "
3 " Sometimes I actually stare at your eyes instead of your rack, baby. That’s how fucking much I love you.” —Piper Nightwings, Renegade Rider from Hell "
4 " I couldn’t do it. My eyes fell on the glass of water the waiter had served me earlier; I made a lightning-quick decision. Grabbing Krakky—yeah, that was his name now—I pulled him out of the plate and threw him in my water glass, watching with relief as he settled there. “I’m saving mine for later. "
5 " Such is the harrowing journey of a young octopus in this cruel world. "