The Best of Catherynne M. Valente, Volume One Quotes

“Sadly, after a certain age, no intelligent child continues believing in their parents, and it is embarrassing when one professes such faith after puberty. Santa Claus, however, will never fail us”
― Catherynne M. Valente, The Best of Catherynne M. Valente, Volume One

“Bad things happen to bad people. Bad things happen to good people. Bad things happen to okay people. Bad things happen to everyone. Good things happen to…well, somebody, probably. Somebody somewhere else.”
― Catherynne M. Valente, The Best of Catherynne M. Valente, Volume One

“My womandectomy caused me neither trouble nor grief—I whole-heartedly recommend it to everyone!”
― Catherynne M. Valente, The Best of Catherynne M. Valente, Volume One