“Don't worry, said Frankie. I'm indelible.”

“It was Frankie Lymon all over again," Marvin said. "Only this kid had mastered James Brown's moves. Michael was like Stevie. From the very beginning, he worried me.”

“And Jesus said to his Disiples' My beast fucking rocks yo!'" Don't worry I'm a Christian and I go to church.”

“He was a funny guy, and a smart one- and the smartest thing about him, in Frankie's view, was that he never, ever, ever worried.”

“Don't worry about me," I finally said. "Really. I'm more worried about you." And even more worried about where Graves is."Are you?" A fey smile lit his face, and I caught my breath. It was a shock to see him look so happy. "Well, then.”

“Waylon said it best when he sang to Willy; 'If you see me gettin' smaller, I'm leavin' don't be grievin', just gotta get away from here. If you see me gettin' smaller, don't worry, I'm in no hurry I've got the right to disappear.”