Police work," said Stefan, "is ninety per cent paperwork, nine per cent bullshit and one per cent horror. - Ben Aaronovitch

They've got me reviewing statements during the initial investigation," he said. "Occasionally I punch myself in the face to keep awake.

The scope of your ignorance, Peter," said Seawoll, "is truly frightening.

Now I was used to it, the bell-like silence was louder than ever, and I was starting to get undertones of orange blossom and incense. You have to be careful with this stuff or you begin to sound like a wine taster—with about the same amount of meaningless bollocks.