The Brothers McKay Quotes

“When anger and revenge are married, their daughter is called cruelty.”
― Craig Johnson, The Brothers McKay

“amount of difficulty you’re able to overcome and yet still believe.”
― Craig Johnson, The Brothers McKay

“Through the vapored smoke you could see flames like hellacious apparitions reaching for us, ready to carry us into those lakes of sulfourous fire.”
― Craig Johnson, The Brothers McKay

“You will concede the point that there is no one in the immediate vicinity who can run faster than me?” “Possibly Manx in that he’s younger and not as muscled-up as you.” “And he is dead.”
― Craig Johnson, The Brothers McKay

“I watched as he acquiesced and hit the flashing red light on his phone. “Where the fuck are you?” We looked at each other like truants. “I’ve been sitting here at the fucking O-Kay Ranch waiting for you to get your fucking ass here so that we can act like we’re doing some fucking police work. Now, if you don’t get your fucking ass in here and save me from cutting my own fucking wrists from boredom, I’m going to fucking kill you.” There was a pause. “Fuckety bye-bye.” We both stared at the phone, and he was the first to speak. “You should fucking go.” “I guess.” I patted my leg as Dog lumbered back up and headed for the door, waving goodbye to my loyal deputy in exile. “I’ll see you before long.” He nodded, hitting the button and erasing Vic’s recording. “You know, I don’t think I’ve ever heard anybody use that word that many times in that short of a message.”
― Craig Johnson, The Brothers McKay

“Is there anybody down here who isn’t having an affair with this young woman?” He laughed. “I don’t think Alan is.” “Alan is a monk.” He smiled a sly grin. “Have you ever met Paetra Agirra?” “I’m afraid I haven’t had the pleasure.” Lacing his fingers together he leaned over the table, looking both ways before whispering, “In full disclosure, I think she could poke the pope if she had a mind to.”
― Craig Johnson, The Brothers McKay

“I’m telling you, no. We’re not going anywhere and the best thing to plug the wound is what made it, so sit back, relax, and concentrate on not bleeding.” “How do you do that?” “I don’t know, and I’ve had numerous opportunities.” I”
― Craig Johnson, The Brothers McKay

“Yep. You start getting nervous and decide to make a run for it out there in the open and that’s how you die. We’re in a good spot, one that affords us the best chance of survival, and the trick is just being patient.” “I’m not good at that.” I smiled at him. “Well, maybe you’ll get better.”
― Craig Johnson, The Brothers McKay

“It’s got Bluetooth and GPS.” I looked at her. “Did you just say that newfangled radio has blue teeth?”
― Craig Johnson, The Brothers McKay