“Philosophers are divided on the question of whether the narrative therein unfolded [the Crossman Diaries] is grippingly boring or boringly gripping.”
“An intensely gripping narrative...expertly crafted and totally addictive...a must read!”
“Jack, get a grip of yourself.'I have a grip of myself.' Jack took a grip of himself. It was a most intimate grip; not the kind of grip that you usually take of yourself in public.”
“...somehow the old philosophers could make even the most salacious topics seem boring.”
“Your narrative may fail to grip if you haven't taken any care to find out how well or badly your audience member is faring (or feeling).”
“Get a grip on your heart and pride, girl. Nobody has or ever will give a damn whether you're happy or not.”