“And thats basically the end of this story. I know it sounds unbelievable and all. And Im not saying I can explain all the time travel parts or the magical tattoo parts. You may not even believe me....”

“I figured I only had about two seconds to live. Its amazing how many thoughts you can have in two seconds.”

“I had a choice. My instincts told me to hurry up and give the choking man the Heimlich maneuver. My brain told me to stay still until he expired and chalk this one up to divine intervention.”

“You know how they say that right before you die your life flashes before your eyes? It doesnt. That is just a notion they came up with for books and movies to make death seem romantic. Heres what r...”

“This was a true pants-pooping moment.”

“She looked mean, but I think that was her natural resting face.”

“She's the kind of girl who brings you to the moon without you even being aware. The kind of girl you trip in love with, The kind of girl you never forget.”

“Not every story is about a girl who dreams of romance, waiting impatiently and dramatically for a tall, handsome, strong man to fall hopelessly in love with, in the foolish hope that he will protec...”

“But perhaps she has given me the strength and the madness to write about the things that I once desired so long to put against the world.”

“Baby, you want to talk about what happened, go for it. Im listening. But you know, Im no angel, and Im not finished dancing with the devil. If anyone ever hurts you like that again, theres nothing ...”

“How do you rebel in a family of rebels?”

“I mean, were you born a freak? I asked. I flinched at my own words. I didnt mean to be rude it just came out that way. The girl rolled her eyes to me. I dont know. Were you born stupid? Okay, maybe...”