Plan for the Worst Quotes

“Sad, but that’s the way it is. All empires fall sooner or later. I’ve said it before – a large part of our job is watching people die. We read of these events in the History books and it’s all a comfortably long time ago. And yes, I know – out of destruction comes new beginnings – other people have their chance to flourish – but, it’s not easy to watch. Nor should it be.”
― Jodi Taylor, Plan for the Worst

“OK,’ I said. ‘I’ve had a look at your requests for individual areas of responsibility and it’s all worked out quite well. I’ll run through the teams and then we’ll get down to specifics. Firstly . . .’ From somewhere above our heads, a door slammed. Footsteps raced around the gallery. Matthew appeared at the top of the stairs, white-faced and frightened. ‘Mum. Mum. Come quick. Uncle Markham’s scalded his willy.”
― Jodi Taylor, Plan for the Worst

“dreadful things do not cease to happen because we look away. Someone has to bear witness. Someone has to remember . . .”
― Jodi Taylor, Plan for the Worst

“said to Matthew, ‘Stay outside in the corridor,’ and ignored his ‘aww’ of disappointment because I’m a mother and it’s my duty to frustrate and disappoint my offspring at every opportunity.”
― Jodi Taylor, Plan for the Worst

“Fear was no bloody use at all, but anger – anger can be harnessed and drawn upon. Anger gives strength. Fear takes it away.”
― Jodi Taylor, Plan for the Worst

“Kal and I argue incessantly over Anne Boleyn. I know it’s fashionable to regard her as an innocent victim, but given that everyone agrees she was a scheming, conniving, manipulative bitch, I reckon she was guilty as hell.”
― Jodi Taylor, Plan for the Worst

“Peering closely at the door, he selected his spot and fetched it an almighty whack. The door jerked once and then opened smoothly. Problem solved. As any techie will always tell you: if in doubt – give it a clout. As true today as it’s always been.”
― Jodi Taylor, Plan for the Worst

“I’m always disappointed there’s no giant inflatable pig tethered to one of the chimneys,’ said Peterson. ‘Given it’s the home of the Time Police I always think it would be amazingly appropriate.”
― Jodi Taylor, Plan for the Worst

“I could smell coffee somewhere. It always beats me how something that smells so good can taste so awful.”
― Jodi Taylor, Plan for the Worst

“hand was still shakier than a politician’s integrity”
― Jodi Taylor, Plan for the Worst

“As any techie will always tell you: if in doubt – give it a clout. As true today as it’s always been.”
― Jodi Taylor, Plan for the Worst

“Might be in serious trouble. Of course he’s in serious trouble. He’s always in serious trouble. Only the depth varies.”
― Jodi Taylor, Plan for the Worst