Killed at the Whim of a Hat Quotes

“If nothing else, my analysis of George W.’s oratory style had taught me that a sincere countenance and a confident stance were sufficient to distract your audience from the fact that you were talking rubbish.”
― Colin Cotterill, Killed at the Whim of a Hat

“His jacket was a little too large and his choice of tie made you think he didn’t have a wife at home, at least not a fully sighted one.”
― Colin Cotterill, Killed at the Whim of a Hat

“Defensive driving' meant we travelled so slowly we were often overtaken by maimed war veterans on tricycles”
― Colin Cotterill, Killed at the Whim of a Hat

“Her cackled speech began like dry branches crackling on a fire. Then, one by one, someone threw fireworks into the flames. It was surprising that such a colorless woman could bang and whoosh and kerplonk with such splendor. We were all exhausted when she finished, and enjoyed the brief silence.”
― Colin Cotterill, Killed at the Whim of a Hat