“Don't look at me in that tone of voice.”

“Now to me, Edith looks like something that would eat her young.”

“I don't care what is written about me so long as it isn't true.”

“His voice was as intimate as the rustle of sheets.”

“Hold your pen and spare your voice.”

“You think You're frightening me with Your hell, don't You? You think Your hell is worse than mine.”

“I'm never going to accomplish anything; that's perfectly clear to me. I'm never going to be famous. My name will never be writ large on the roster of Those Who Do Things. I don't do anything. Not one single thing. I used to bite my nails, but I don't even do that any more.”