“It's painful and it's messy. But sometimes you just have to make the break and start again.” SometimesBreakPainfulMessy Author:Tony Parsons
“I once read somewhere that, in any relationship, the one who cares the least is the one with all the power.” CareWho Cares Book:Man and Boy: A Novel Source: Man and Boy: A Novel
“If someone does something illegal on Twitter - like incite hatred, or make racist remarks, or threaten to rip someone's intestines out if they insult Justin Bieber - then there has to be some way of censuring them.” IfsWayDoeHatredInsultRacistIllegalRemarksRipJustinIntestines Author:Tony Parsons
“I've been visiting Thailand for more than 20 years but didn't fall in love with it until I visited Phuket Town in Phuket. The northern part of Phuket is one of the most fascinating places I've ever been, and largely unspoilt and unknown.” YearsFallTownsFalling In LoveFascinatingVisitingThailand Author:Tony Parsons
“My parents have been dead for many years, and when your folks are gone there is nobody standing between you and eternity.” YearsHas BeensParentGoneStandingEternityFolks Author:Tony Parsons
“It felt natural. That is what I remember most about becoming a father halfway through my 20s. As if Mother Nature was giving me the big thumbs up.” IfsGivingBigsRememberMotherFatherFeltNaturalBecomingHalfwayThumbsMother NatureThumbs UpBecoming A Father Author:Tony Parsons
“Tattoos are so widespread, so ugly and so very, very permanent. You can, in theory, have them removed - but a large chunk of your living flesh will go with it.” TheoryUglyFleshPermanentTattooChunks Author:Tony Parsons
“My principal motivation is supporting my family, which is not a bad reason for getting up in the morning. That's always been my motivation - to take care of the people who rely on me.” PeopleReasonCareMotivationMorningMy FamilyTake CareRelyPrincipal Author:Tony Parsons
“The tattooed nation will live to regret this voluntary disfigurement.” NationsRegretTattooedDisfigurement Author:Tony Parsons
“You have to give kids from ordinary families a ladder. You have to show them there's a way out.” WayGivingShowsKidsOrdinaryLadders Author:Tony Parsons