Paper & Blood (Ink & Sigil, #2)

by Kevin Hearne

If you have to tell someone they’re going to die soon, it’s a good idea to buy them a whisky first. That way they can drink it or throw it in your face and feel a tiny bit better either way. It’s only polite.

“So you think I should pay attention to sports?” “Not if it fails to fulfill any of your needs. Simply recognize that they do fulfill many people’s needs—even if they just need to say something before a conversation gets awkward.