Tristan's heart pounded in his chest, as if it was not big enough to contain all the joy that it held, and he opened his eyes as he kissed the star. Her sky-blue eyes stared back into his, and in her eyes he could see no parting from her.

“I believe that anyone who says that sex is overrated just hasn't done it proper…”

“There were car gods there: a powerful, serious-faced contingent, with blood on …”

“It’s an artist’s job to show people the world they live in. We hold up mirrors.”

“Also, in my bedroom, nobody minded if I kept the hall door half-open, allowing …”