Quotes by Michael Robotham

I once had a patient who was convinced that his head was full of sea water and a crab lived inside. When I asked him what happened to his brain he told me that aliens had sucked it out with a drinking straw.It is better this way, he insisted. Now theres more room for the crab.

Although reality can sometimes corrupt the fairy tale and alter our ambitions, some things remain unalterable. From the richest to the poorest, we start and end with family.

....And let me tell you something about families theyre overrated. Theyre a weakness. The leave you or get taken from you or they disappoint you. Families are a liability.

You want some advice?YesNever go to a doctor whose office plants have died.

If I become the man you want, I wouldnt be the man I am.

Ive discovered the secret of revenge. Outlive the f---ers! Ill dance on their graves.

The cab driver is staring at me in his mirror. Im talking to myself.The second sign of madness, I explain.Whats the first one?Killing lots of people and eating their genitals.He laughs and sneaks another look at me.

Gennia is eating and talking to Ruiz on the phone. Each time he takes a mouthful, he catches a whiff of his shirt, which stinks of failure and yesterday.