This was the consequence of seeing too much and understanding the horrible truth: No one is safe. The world is not manageable. - David Sedaris

His embarassment would have pleased me, but once he recovered, there would be that awkward period that sometimes culminates in a handshake. I didn't want to touch these people's hands or see things from their point of view, I just wanted to continue hating them. So I kept my mouth shut and stared off into space.

It's unrealistic to live your life within such strict parameters.

Dad on friendship: "Sure, some people are nice. Real nice. Nice like carpets so you can walk all over them."