“I ran across an old friend of mine yesterday, and I didn’t even attempt to hit the brakes.”
“No," I said. And maybe it was only because Alaska couldn't hit the brakes and I couldn't hit the accelerator.”
“I had this feeling that he and I , in this moment, were a car crash, and instead of putting on the brakes, I was hitting the accelerator.”
“Yesterday I attempted suicide and I almost DIED. I won't be trying that again.”
“I understand you, and I shall not attempt to make you change your mind. I am too old to want to improve the world. I have told you what I think, and that is all. I shall remain your friend even if you act contrary to my convictions, and I shall help you even if I disagree with you.”
“Good God, woman. Hit the brakes on the freight train that is your mouth.”