This is what’s known as operational flexibility, and definitely not making it up as you go along. - Ben Aaronovitch

I’ve always believed that my dad is right about one thing—your life is your solo and whatever song you choose to sing you only get to do it once.

The trouble with turning a blind eye is that people often take the opportunity to punch you in the face.

You're probably wondering why I decided to grace you with my presence," he said.
Which was true, since DCIs spend most of their life in their offices or, worse, in other people's offices and conference rooms. "Playing," Seawoll once said, "pin the fucking buzzword on the sodding flow chart.