Quotes from James Patterson

Thanksgiving turkey in the world.

foie gras and caviar tureens. About

The Smileys, of course, are still the Smileys. They just have more room to frown in.

The laws of physics are totally different from human laws, because human laws are decisions," Ellie says. "They aren't facts.

Pirates of the Caribbean

like sticking a piece of dynamite in my mouth and handing him a lit match.

music being played by a far-off orchestra.

Confessions made under torture can't be taken seriously. They're half-truths mixed with what the tortured person thinks the torturer wants to hear.

second glasses of excellent

I immediately gave her my brightest smile. The on-again, off-again relationship I had with Mary Catherine had most definitely become on-again during our close-quarters California exile. She'd actually had to kill a cartel hit woman to protect the kids. We'd talked about it, cried about it. I don't think I'd ever been closer to this incredible young woman. Or more attracted.

AT WORK THAT WEEK, I kept my head down. Literally. I figured if no one saw it popping out of my office, no one would think to lop it off. I don't recommend it as a long-term career strategy, but at that point I wasn't thinking long-term about Nelson, Goodwin and Mickel, or anything else.

pupils indicate someone who'd been

Iggy said. "Be very afraid.

But always remember what Eleanor Roosevelt used to say." "Who?" (Gaynor's not really one for history. Maybe I can tutor him next.) "She was FDR's wife," says Uncle Frankie. "Oh. Cool. So who's FDR?" "That's not important.

I'm not a dumbass, but I am a prick.

called in sick. Ironically, the reason was food poisoning, perhaps caused by sampling one of the hospital's entrées.

then walked across the street to my favorite ice cream place on the planet, the Ice Cream Club, bought a pint of coffee and a pint of chocolate, then

grandeur that few people ever

Nana Mama always said my aunt Connie had never met a stranger. My grandmother was right. All my memories of her were filled with smiles and infectious laughter.

For instance, atoms. Seriously. When was the last time you heard a guy on TV joking about protons, neutrons, and electrons?

He slowed his pace as he came

lab workers as subjects.

Let's try that again," he said. "This is my seat. Understand?

Your wife is ugly, and your daughter too. I think this play is stupid, so guess what? I'm out of here and you can kiss my—