“We allow the weak to wield power. The problem is, the powerful should never be allowed.” #writing

“No one could foresee the future, but he saw Philadelphia evaported by a nuclear strike ordered by the President in a fit of rage.” #writing

“Why did we get an idiot?” “He was for sale.” #writing #throwawayline

“We are the butt of your jokes.” #writing #throwawayline

“They took the stage to Broadway.” #writing #throwawayline

“Sports bars are where lawyers go to argue.” #writing

Observed: Woman next to me is talking (aloud) and commenting to herself. She either has a comm implant or is totally insane. #writing #chracter

“He was Darth Vader to the Emperor Palpatine. He was ok with being number two to his number one as long as he got to destroy things and appear important.” #writing #throwawayline

“You can’t claim victory if you, yourself, are a failure.” #writing

“The End is Night” #writing #throwawayline

“It is not up to the doer to justify the means.” #writing

“Everyone has a fatal flaw. Not just fictional characters in a novel. Characters overcome theirs.” #writing

‘“You are either weak, or a liar,” he said, identifying himself. #writing

“The emperor claimed victory because he hadn’t killed as many as most had predicted. Peace was his thing.” #writing #throwawayline

“Some people would rather die than adapt. We call them politicians.” #writing #throwawayline

“His life could be summarized by a missing period.” #writing #throwawayline

I hate editing. It’s drudge work that should be left to a drudge. #writing #editing

Hearing side-conversations. Some people tell banal events as if they are earth-shatteringly interesting. One guy talking about a woman apologizing on the phone for drinking too much. I’m sure the event was more interesting than his explanation. #writing #character

Sitting near a couple of guys discussing aluminum wrapped arsenic. Hm … #writing #character

“Are you trying to copy and paste someone else’s life into your own?” #writing

“He had gall bladder problems. Every birthday, his parents would give him one in a mason jar.” #writing

“He slept on a bed of spinach. He was Popeye.” #writing #throwawayline

“The slower you age, the more chances you have to really screw up.” #writing #throwawayline

“The man in the back: ‘Shouldn’t we check the weather before we schedule the crucifixion?’” #writing #throwawayline

More editing done. Not much progress cutting words. I need to get ruthless this week, or maybe carolless. #writing #editing