Accidental Witness Quotes

“You’re correct that I’ve never experienced poverty, but you’ve never experienced a man you’ve grown up with for 20 years, more brother than friend, try to assassinate you because another man wanted what was yours. You’ve never had your older sister gouge you in the leg with a throwing star and try to end your life. You’ve never had to live every day knowing the only thing between you and a body bag is a good bodyguard and the people who would kill you being too afraid of what you’d do if they failed.”
― Sam Mariano, Accidental Witness

“You know awful things about me that no one knows. That no one may ever know… and you still care if you hurt my feelings.”
― Sam Mariano, Accidental Witness

“If I feel disappointed, it’s because I descend from a long line of stupid fucking women.”
― Sam Mariano, Accidental Witness

“I’m gonna go see if they need help in the kitchen.” “The maids have it under control,” Mateo says. “Then I’m going to pee,” I reply, promptly. “Bathroom’s broken.” “Then I’m going to drown myself in the pool.” Smirking, Mateo says, “Have Elise grab you a towel.”
― Sam Mariano, Accidental Witness