A. M. Homes

"That's the thing about L.A.- you can freeze to death under a rosebush, Richard says."

"Are you really gay? Yes. Do you think you were born gay or became gay? Are you asking because you want to know if it's your fault? I suppose. To one degree or another, I'm sure it's your fault. Feel better now?"

"There is no VIP room in reality, and there is no reality in this city. You can't Google the answer."