“You don't appreciate a lot of stuff in school until you get older. Little things like being spanked every day by a middle-aged woman: Stuff you pay good money for in later life.”

“A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.”

“I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn't work that way. So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness.”

“Some mornings it's just not worth it to chew through the leather straps.”

“I'm not a fatalist; even if I were, what could I do about it?”

“every dream she had ever had, like delicious fruits, and then left her alone to discover that every one was poisoned.”

“Charm, amuse, inspire, tempt, overwhelm, dazzle. Will you earn reward? (195)”