62 Quotes by Cherie Priest

You see, sometimes when you work by yourself in a field such as ours, it helps to share knowledge among professionals. I'm not saying that we watch one another's back or anything, because we don't. It's more of a back-scratching than a back-watching affair, as in, "You scratch my back, and I'll scratch yours." Officially, none of us has ever heard of any of us.

Adrian had a Guinness because I guess he felt like drinking a loaf of bread or something. That's what it smelled like, anyway.

I’ve heard it said that God made all men, but Samuel Colt made all men equal. We’d see what Mr. Colt could do for a woman.

I hate to make the comparison here, but think of me as one of those expensive boutiques. If you have to ask about the cost, you probably can’t afford me.

You’re a smart boy. Or if you’re not, you ought to be.

It’s funny what they say about men in uniform – how people think women just can’t resist ’em. Fact is, I think we’re just pleased to see a man groomed, bathed, and wearing clothes that fit him.

I hate meeting new people even new clients who intend to give me money. I try to be pleasant but I’m not very good at it. The best I can usually pull off is ‘professional if somewhat chilly.’ It’s not ideal no. But it beats ’awkward and bitchy.

Steampunk is what happens when goths discover brown.

Without temptation, there was no virtue in resistance.