“Heroes are a funny breed, aren’t they? I’ll probably never be anyone’s hero; maybe it’s a height thing? But, I’m the hero of this story…in a way. I’m the one who does most of the talking, so I’ll take on the responsibility of that title.”

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“Life is a game, boy. Life is a game that one plays according to the rules.”
“Yes, sir. I know it is. I know it.”
Game, my ass. Some game. If you get on the side where all the hot-shots are, then it’s a game, all right — I’ll admit that. But if you get on the other side, where there aren’t any hot-shots, then what’s a game about it? Nothing. No game