"We sat in my grandparents' formal living room, which I usually do my utmost to avoid. The room was stale, creepy, and still had that old-people's-sofa smell." Chap. 2, p. 24

"I'd always wondered if she'd died that same way - with that naiveté intact - still clinging through pain to her faith in humanity and all that wonderful nonsense. I hope so, but I suspect KillRoy probably broke her." Chap. 6, p. 59

"They might comment on his personality of his family tree or his work ethic. But the first word - in the papers, on television, on people's lists - was always the B word. Billionaire. Billionaire Griffin Scope." Chap. 7, p. 65

"I also know that flirting with alcoholism is about as safe as flirting with a mobster's underage daughter. But so far, the flirting has led to coupling." Chap. 8, p. 75

"In person, she had the most bizarre aura of power...