"With him everything is a test, affection is measured, that given weighed against that which has been received, and the balance, more often than not, disappointing him."

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Source : S J Watson (2011). “Before I Go To Sleep”, p.351, Random House

S.J. Watson

#Balance Quotes #Tests Quotes #Affection Quotes

“The only victory that counts is the one over yourself.”
“I would have to work on the song and figure out how they wanted the song done, because they're such high-intensity songs. We figure that out first, then I go back and listen to it and go over and rehearse stuff with it and try to get a feel for the words.”
“A gypsy fire is on the hearth, Sign of the carnival of mirth; Through the dun fields and from the glade Flash merry folk in masquerade, For this is Hallowe'en!”
“I try to get to the gym at least a few times a week, hopefully more. I also play hockey in a pickup league. I grew up playing, so it's nice to get on the ice whenever I can. With all that said, everyone should have cheat days or days off. You need to balance the unhealthy with the healthy.”
“A leader's job is to help his people.”
“Yo, I'm god incarnate. From the grimiest back blocks. Pazienza lyrical equivalent of Sasquatch”

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