The prosecutors who reviewed the Peabody case in 1988 described his behaviour as “infantilism.” In other words, he who keeps company with wolves will learn to howl.

How come I'm so muggable? It sounds like the beginning of a corny love lyric, but maybe if I could figure out the answer it would teach other women how not to be.

The film didn't interest me much, but I suppose it had its moments.

And—Skeeter glared at Casper with killer eyes—I kin tell you sumpthin' too, Mistah White Boy. Skeeter don't scare, and Slim Willie don't neither! Whatever you seent Slim do that night in Argle, you ain't seent shit.