“I've never been shot, but this probably what it feels like, that second of nothingness right before the pain catches up to the bullet.”
“Like Lincoln, I would like to believe the ballot is stronger than the bullet. Then again, he said that before he got shot.”
“.. As far as they're conserned, I've been kind of a poor second best all my life, or I don't qualify at all compared to my brother. It's rough being around them and feeling like you never measure up." Collin”
“Helping people who are going through what I've been through makes me feel like [my pain] wasn't in vain. It gives the pain I went through a sense of purpose.”
“His mouth tastes like Scotch, and feels familiar, like somewhere I've been before.”
“I've never felt as happy as I've been for the past month. And I've never loved anyone like I love you right now.”