“I've always been partial to the image of liquor as lubrication, a layer of protection from all the sharp thoughts in your head.”
“Unfortunately, nothing can protect you from the thoughts in your own head.”
“Marriage is a sacrament that exists partially to protect women from sexual exploitation. If you take that protection away from her, then she is little more than your mistress, no matter what you choose to call her.”
“In fact, it was all I could do to stop myself from saying, 'I've always been a big fan of your work …”
“It's not the tales of Stephen King that I've read,I need protection from the things in my head . . .”
“Some men name their swords. I've always found that a strange affection. If I had to call it something I would all it "Sharp”