( I didn’t know what it was. I needed a potpourri holder. I have the ancient curse of Bast on me, so get off my back, Sparky. )

( So when we apprehend an enemy of the state, like, say, a fugitive member of West Virginia White Pride, we don’t take a curtain call on Sunday with Sam and Cokie. )

( You’re just in your own little Euripides play over there, aren’t you? )

( Ma’am, I’d like you to bear in mind that I’m not wearing pads, or a helmet or contact gear of any kind. )

( There’re a couple of three star generals in there. Call any of ’em Lucy and you’re on your own. )

(  Mr. President, you know how you told me not to wake you up unless the building was on fire? )

( C.J., your necklace is a monument to bourgeois taste. )

( You'd think women would make more noise with their big high heels, but they don't. )

My computer's got fan issues and is being repaired. I don't know when I'll get it back, so posts will be delayed for a while. I apologize for the inconvenience.

( If the whole bus goes off the record, will you tell us why you're going on the trip? )