“Having a fine relationship is good, but its absence doesn’t nullify your success in life. You shouldn’t be in it as a result of societal pressure, neither should you be ridiculed because you’re not in it. It’s an act of idiocy to place so much value on marital status when there are other better things to catch up with.”

“Not that I knew who you were until last month. But now that I’ve got you, I’m not letting you go.””You’re not?”Blake stared at her in irritated confusion. What was her game? “Do you think I’m an idiot?” he spat out.”No,” she said. “I’ve just escaped from a den of idiots, so I’m well familiar with the breed, and you’re something else entirely. I am, however, hoping you’re not a terribly good shot.”

“A solemn day. Barring a stay by Sup Ct, & with my final nod, Utah will use most extreme power & execute a killer. Mourn his victims. Justice.[…] I just gave the go ahead to Corrections Director to proceed with Gardner’s execution. May God grant him the mercy he denied his victims.[…] We will be streaming live my press conference as soon as I’m told Gardner is dead. Watch it at www.attorneygeneral.Utah.gov/live.html.”

“You’re an idiot.””I’ve never claimed to be otherwise.”