Kinsey Millhone Quotes & Sayings

The critical lessons in life hold sway whether you like it or not. — Sue Grafton

I showered and shampooed. I even shaved the requisite legs and armpits just in case I fell in a swoon and one or the other was exposed to view. (Kinsey Millhone) — Sue Grafton

I wondered if I'd ever be nice enough to volunteer for anything. I was hoping not. — Sue Grafton

I didn't take the death-and-dismemberment talk very seriously. Where could you rent a chainsaw at this time of night? — Sue Grafton

I know there are people who believe you should forgive and forget. For the record, I'd like to say I'm a big fan of forgiveness as long as I'm given the opportunity to get even first. — Sue Grafton

Maybe it was time to at least pretend to be a nicer person than i knew i was — Sue Grafton

While I'm not a big fan of nature, its intractability amuses me to no end. (Kinsey Millhone) — Sue Grafton

Grief is as contagious as a yawn. — Sue Grafton

panic inspires gross errors in judgement (Kinsey Millhone) — Sue Grafton

I pictured a section of the ladies' auxiliary cookbook for Sudden Death Quick Snacks ... Using ingredients one could keep on the pantry shelf in the event of tragedy. — Sue Grafton

I did an about-face and veered into the sandwich shop. What I ordered is none of your business, but it was really good. — Sue Grafton

Built into bad news is that sense of profound disbelief. The mind struggles to absorb the bare facts, defending itself against the larger implications. — Sue Grafton

Personally, I'd rather grow old alone than in the company of anyone I've met so far. I don't experience myself as lonely, incomplete, or unfulfilled, but I don't talk about that much. It seems to piss people off
especially men. (Kinsey Millhone) — Sue Grafton

Kinsey Millhone is a female Sam Spade; a thorough professional, a loner, clear-headed and unsentimental. — Lucille Kallen

For the record, I'd like to say that I'm a big fan of forgiveness as long as I have a chance to get even first
Kinsey Millhone, V is for Vengeance — Sue Grafton

Personally I don't endorse the notion of mortality. It's fine for other folk, but I disapprove of the concept for me and my loved ones. Seems unfair that we're not allowed to vote on the matter and not one of us is excused. Who made up that rule? - Kinsey Millhone — Sue Grafton

Once upon a time, I'd come close to being killed in the big trash bin outside. This counts as nostalgia for someone like me (p. 317).
Kinsey Millhone in V is for Vengeance — Sue Grafton