"And lay it on me he did, and I am no longer so glib."
Chap. 1, p. 3)

"It's as if the universe slipped a long time ago and revealed to me my destiny."
Chap. 1, p. 3

"He can't help but take in my size. People I've never met do that the moment they hear my deep voice and realize I'm not a sixth-grader..."
Chap. 2, p. 18

"Sure there are guys out there twice my size, just like there are guys in cross-country with twice my inseam, but the only reason I never turned out before was fear of permanent damage, and permanent won't last as long now."
Chap. 2, p. 20

"I have maybe twelve months to fall in love, marry, make smart investments, grow old, and die."
Chap. 2, p. 24

"Since Hey-Soos asked me what I wanted to do with this time, I've decided a little time with the least of my brethren...