“If I hear any more loud voices, you will both be auctioned off on eBay. I could use the extra money.”

“I hadn't known my dad could get so competitive over an auction. It wasprobably a good thing he hadn't yet discovered eBay.”

“From what I was able to hear," Dane said, "Tara dumped off a surprise baby with your mother, who's planning to sell it on eBay.""Social Services," I said. "She hasn't thought of eBay yet.”

“My wallet was empty after the charity auction. Of course, my wallet was empty before the auction too. I donated my time and money to strippers.”

“4. You hear his voice in a crowd more than any other.”

“You have to be objective about money to use it fairly. It doesn't make you any better or any more useful than any other person. Even if you use your money to help people...that doesn't make you better than somebody who has no money but is sympathetic and genuinely loving to fellow human beings.”