The Trials of Max Q Quotes

“For what it’s worth, I believe that sometimes someone is sent into our lives to save us from ourselves. When their job is done they have to move on.”
― Derek Ciccone, The Trials of Max Q

“Amber was still perturbed her parents didn’t show up to the porn-version of the Oscars, where she won “Best Actress in a Group Scene.” She was dead serious.”
― Derek Ciccone, The Trials of Max Q

“I have found that life is similar to a trial case—we put on the best case we can, but no matter how much control we think we have over the final decision, the outcome is decided by others. And sometimes those decisions are random and cruel.”
― Derek Ciccone, The Trials of Max Q

“Perfection is like the mechanical rabbit used to lure greyhounds at the dog races—tantalizing, but unobtainable. It seduces you into believing you can catch it, only to ruthlessly dart away at the last moment.”
― Derek Ciccone, The Trials of Max Q

“I promised Reyanne that I would “LLF” (live life to the fullest). Since she, for all intents and purposes, saved my life, the least I can do is try to try to keep my promise. I smile, thinking how she would always remind me that my over-analysis of the acronym—I was bothered that it didn’t include the “to” and “the”—proved beyond a reasonable doubt that I was living life with a stick wedged up my ass.”
― Derek Ciccone, The Trials of Max Q