Cold Service Quotes

“E.M. Forster, who said that if he had to choose between betraying his country and betraying his friend, he hoped he’d have the courage to betray his country.”
― Robert B. Parker, Cold Service

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― Robert B. Parker, Cold Service

“Hawk looked at Tony without speaking. He had three gunshot wounds and still could barely stand, but”
― Robert B. Parker, Cold Service

“When we settled in to eat, Susan said, “So, tell me about it.” “You shrinks are always so cocksure,” I said. “Nice word choice,” Susan said. “In the current context.”
― Robert B. Parker, Cold Service

“SUSAN AND PEARL and I were in bed together. I loved Pearl, but my preference had always been a ménage à deux. “At least she wasn’t in here during,” I said to Susan.”
― Robert B. Parker, Cold Service

“He do that with me, too,” Susan said. “It drives me fucking crazy.” “Gee,” I said, “I was liking it better when we were talking about Hawk’s problems.” Susan smiled.”
― Robert B. Parker, Cold Service

“I got up and let Pearl in. She dashed into the room, jumped on the bed, turned around about twelve times, and plumped down hard against Susan, in the spot that until recently had been occupied by me.”
― Robert B. Parker, Cold Service

“Back down to the ghetto again,” I said. “Good for you,” Hawk said. “Give you a chance to be a minority.” “I like you,” I said. “I am a minority.”
― Robert B. Parker, Cold Service

“Analogy,” Susan said. “Hawk’s world is not like anyone else’s.” I nodded. “So asking Hawk about Thanksgiving is like asking a fish about a bicycle,” Susan said.”
― Robert B. Parker, Cold Service