“ Except for cases that clearly involve a homicidal maniac, the police like to believe murders are committed by those we know and love, and most of the time they're right - a chilling thought when you s… Sue Grafton
“ It's a dangerous assumption and I know I shouldn't jump to conclusions, but it's always easier to pin suspicion on someone you dislike. Sue Grafton
“ You can’t save others from themselves because those who make a perpetual muddle of their lives don’t appreciate your interfering with the drama they’ve created. They want your poor-sweet-baby sympathy… Sue Grafton
“ Personally, I'd rather grow old alone than in the company of anyone I've met so far. I don't experience myself as lonely, incomplete, or unfulfilled, but I don't talk about that much. It seems to piss… Sue Grafton
“ Built into bad news is that sense of profound disbelief. The mind struggles to absorb the bare facts, defending itself against the larger implications. Sue Grafton
“ I know there are people who believe you should forgive and forget. For the record, I'd like to say I'm a big fan of forgiveness as long as I'm given the opportunity to get even first. Sue Grafton
“ We all need to look into the dark side of our nature - that's where the energy is, the passion. People are afraid of that because it holds pieces of us we're busy denying. Sue Grafton
“ I truly hate being a guest in someone's home...Worst of all, you have to 'make nice' at all hours. I don't want someone across the table from me while I'm eating my breakfast. I don't want to share th… Sue Grafton
“ It's disconcerting to realize how little you have to say to someone who once occupied such a prominent place in your bed. Sue Grafton
“ He has all the uncanny intuitions of a psychopath. Have you ever dealt with one? It's almost like a form of mind-reading... Sue Grafton
“ One of Henry’s many endearing qualities is his interest in matters that are of interest to me. Sue Grafton
