“I am not a crook.”
“I am a politician which means I am a liar and a crook. When I am not kissing babies I am stealing their lollypops.”
“The law tells me how crooked I am. Grace comes along and straightens me out.”
“Richard opened his hand, and the key stared up at him from his palm. "By my crooked teeth," asked Richard, remembering, "who am I?”
“I would always love Alaska Young, my crooked neighbor, with all my crooked heart.”
“Then Jack takes me in his arms, and although I am still distraught, I cannot help but notice how well I fit in them, my head perfectly right for the crook of his neck.”