It takes a lot of spine and stomach to make yourself into something when no one gives you a foundation.

“You can laugh," he said. "Dad's been ranting and muttering for an hour. Somethi…”

“Grab it while you can because tomorrow could suck you dry.”

“You're the answer before I even asked the question.”

“Frog-faced?" Caine asked when he met Grant in the hall."Beauty's in the eye of …”