That boy may have been born on third base but he sure as shit aint scored a triple.
Sarah Hall.
“Youve found that there is something that can make you feel, and make you feel present: sex. Not the routine, dusk-and-dawn sex of a trusted, established relationship, but illicit, dangerous sex. Se...”
“Lipstick never lasted long when they were together; he would always kiss her after she had applied it, as if he liked the smearing viscous sensation. Sometimes she felt sure it was discomposing her...”
“The two of you are different now, calmer. There is still sex, occasionally, but is no longer a priority to seduce or be seduced by him.”
“One thing I will say, they often take it better than a man. Pain, that is. Probably the residue of tolerance from when they were all bloody witches and got stoned or burned or drowned for it, eh la...”
“Youve been wondering lately when the moment is that somebody is truly lost to you.”
“In truth, she disliked books. She felt a peculiar disquiet when opening the pages. She had felt it since childhood. She did not know why. Something in the act itself, the immersion, the seclusion, ...”
“Failed relationships can be described as so much wasted make-up.”
“Sex without love is a meaningless experience, but as far as meaningless experiences go its pretty damn good.”
“Aside from the obvious, Francesca, what do you want in return for supplying information? Bones asked, getting back to the subject. You to take me, she replied at once. Not gonna happen! I spat, squ...”