Lance

“When you are dead, you do not know you are dead. It's only painful & difficult for others. The same applies when you are stupid.”
― Philippe Geluck

“Good news?’ Gloria queried. She wondered if Emily was pregnant again (was that good news?), so she was taken aback when Emily said, ‘I’ve found Jesus.’ ‘Oh,’ Gloria said. ‘Where was he?”
― Kate Atkinson

“I began my ministry with some zeal, endeavouring to improve the lives of my flock by launching a little campaign to have the alehouse open only three days in the week instead of seven, and offering--as a nobler recompense--two extra church services. Sadly this little initiative was answered, in certain quarters, with something like hostility.”
― Matthew Kneale

“People always said they wanted the truth, but really they were perfectly content with a facsimile.”
― Kate Atkinson, Transcription