“To say the least, it was inconsiderate of Diana’s almost-dead husband to show up at her engagement party.”
“I am submitting two pieces to be excluded in your show. Thank you for your inconsideration.”
“Fear never shows up and the party ends early.”
“The parties with the most gain never show up on the battlefield.”
“Afterward I told his widow, "Your husband is dead, but at least he died laughing.' I think she took some comfort in that. It is the second-best way to die, Will Henry." He did not say what the best way was.”
“He glanced up as I entered, and for a moment, looked almost surprised."Mr. Swift!""Ta-da!" I exclaimed weakly."You're still...""Still not dead. That's me. It's my big party trick, still not being dead, gets them every time.”