“SOLOMON KUGELHis performance, of late,had been subpar.Born, unfortunately. Died eventually.”

“I collect orgasms. Unfortunately, lately I’ve been selling more than I’ve been buying.”

“...in the tiny 'unhistoric acts' of goodness which she performs within her limited circle a ripple of influence has been set in motion which may eventually lap the edge of the world.”

“I dreamt of going on the stage once," he said, looking crestfallen. "It's never too late," I said vaguely. A lie, of course, as often, unfortunately, it is much too late.”

“Why is everyone complaining?” Daisy asked impatiently. “Thisis exciting! We get to perform. Do you know how long I have beenwaiting for this day?”“Unfortunately, yes,” Sarah said flatly.“About as long as I have been dreading it,” Iris muttered.”

“I did not realize what a gift I had been given until it was too late, forever too late. Must life always be that way?”