“Yes, I'm alive," Mat said. "I'm usually pretty good at staying alive. I've only failed one time that I can remember, and it hardly counts.”
“I'm alive,' said Shadow. 'I'm not dead. Remember?''You're not dead,' Laura said. 'But I'm not sure you're alive, either. Not really.”
“The only time I feel alive is when I'm painting.”
“Fuck me. If I'm to die tonight, I want to know I'm alive for one last time.”
“I'm alive but I have no life. I'm alive but also dead. I'm dead and alive.”
“Yes, it's your fault I'm alive.”