There is a point of no return, unremarked at the time, in most lives. Part 1, ch. 1 p. 9

Cynicism is cheap - you can buy at any Monoprix store - it's built into all poor-quality goods" p. P. 1, ch. 1, p. 23

"I laughed till the tears came". p. 34

"I suppose those of us who spend a large part of our lives in dissembling, whether to a woman, to a partner, even to out own selves, begin to smell each other out." p. 43.

"... for one uses a little truth whenever one can" p. 43

"For writers it is always said that the first twenty years of life contain the whole experience-the rest is observation, but I think it is equally true of all of us." p. 67.

"In this island the Catholic prayer is very apt - "The devil is like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour".p. 102

"One Hitler is...