“Paradoxically, that large screen in the cavernous, crowdedroom creates intimacy. And violence is an intimate act. If youare punching someone, or if you are pinpointing someone inthe telescope of your rifle, you are as close to your victim as toa lover, trying to think like them, anticipate their moves, overcomethem.”

“there was not much distinction between losing a friend and a lover: it was all about intimacy. One moment, you had someone to share your biggest triumph, and fatal flaws with; the next minute, you had to keep them bottled inside.”

“I guess I was a Bit obsessed. Sort of like when you see someone you want so badly for your lover, your mind won't let go of them. It creates images and sounds so sharp, you feel like you already know their touch from your dreams Evan ArdenPage 68”

“Acts of violence-- Whether on a large or a small scale, the bitter paradox: the meaningfulness of death--and the meaninglessness of killing.”

“Close your eyes, and think of someone you physically admire, and let me kiss you.”

“If you can find someone like that, someone who you can hold and close your eyes to the world with, then you're lucky.”