“A chef should make a dish using only my words as ingredients. My words will taste great in your mouth.”
“My need of your words: for such closeness there should be a word beyond love."Helen, to Leith, in "The Great Fire”
“Home. The word still tastes like sandpaper in my mouth. But it makes Mom smile—a tired, true smile—so it’s worth it.”
“The word indulgent has become a popular catchphrase for dishes we should not eat for health's sake. I never use it to describe food, only poor parenting.”
“You recreate your world to your taste with God's Word in your mouth.”
“Tyler's words coming out of my mouth. I used to be such a nice person.”