I couldn’t pay the prostitute, and that’s the truth. She could have asked my wife, who would have told her that I’m no cheat.

“His thin accusation hung thick in the air like fog smoking a cigarette.”

“Rich mahogany wood was used to construct the bookshelves, and the floor is also…”

“A fish called Gilbert. But I just call him Gil to save some breath, so I can sp…”

“I’ve learned to not let rejection bother me. How can it bother me, when all the…”