Derek Landy Quotes - Page 8

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• They faced each other. 'I'm going to enjoy this,'Melancholia said. 'I daresay I'm not.

  Derek Landy

  Said, Enjoy

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• Suddenly Saracen Rue looked old and tired, and Skulduggery Pleasant came into focus as what he really was – a genius, a killer, a tortured soul, and the only true dead man among them.

  Derek Landy

  Tired, Men, Focus

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• Are you sulking?” “Me? No. I don’t sulk.” “You sound like you’re sulking.” “I’m just waiting for the violent urges to subside.

  Derek Landy

  Waiting, Sound, Sulking

  Derek Landy (2013). “Last Stand of Dead Men (Skulduggery Pleasant, Book 8)”, p.44, HarperCollins UK

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• If there is one regret that I have had in my life, it is that I never fathered any children. There are times, when I look at what Fergus and Beryl have produced, when I consider myself fortunate, but there are also times when it breaks my heart.

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  Children, Regret, Heart

  Derek Landy (2013). “Skulduggery Pleasant:”, p.19, HarperCollins UK

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• Stephanie could see the greed seep into the watery eyes of her father’s other brother, a horrible little man called Fergus, as he nodded sadly and spoke sombrely and pocketed the silverware when he thought no one was looking

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  Brother, Father, Eye

  Derek Landy (2013). “Skulduggery Pleasant:”, p.11, HarperCollins UK

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• She turned to Skulduggery and held out her arms. “Come here, you.” He tilted his head. “My hugs are for special occasions only.” “Hug me.” “I prefer the old tradition.” “Hug.” “Would a handshake do?” “Hug.” “A pat on the back?” She stepped forward and wrapped her arms round him. “Hug,” she said. He sighed, and his hands settled on her shoulders. The others were warm and their embraces strong – with Skulduggery the hug was cold, and there were areas on his jacket that gave way beneath her fingers, and she could feel the emptiness within. She didn’t mind.

  Derek Landy

  Strong, Hands, Hug

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• We didn't die,' she said. Of course not. I'm too clever to die, and you're too pretty.' I am pretty,' Valkryie said, managing a grin.

  Derek Landy

  Clever, Said, I Am Pretty

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• You are a cynical man, Mr. Pleasant." "We live in cynical times, Miss Cain.

  Derek Landy

  Men, Cynical, Missing

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• You say one more thing that sounds like it's ripped from the pages of a really bad gothic romance and I'm out of here, are we clear?" - Valkyrie Cain

  Derek Landy

  Romance, Sound, Cain

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• How have you been? You’re still as beautiful as ever.” “As are you, my dear. I love your shoes.” “Aren’t they delightful? I saw them and just had to have them. Their previous owner wasn’t too keen to let them go, but I can be very persuasive when I want to be.” “Is that her blood on the left one?” “And no amount of scrubbing will get it out, either.

  Derek Landy

  Beautiful, Blood, Shoes

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• tanith: have you called the police? fergus: they, uh, they said theyd call by this afternoon. tanith: tell them not to bother... im his doctor. beryl: what kind of doctor dresses in brown leather? tanith: the kind that looks good init

  Derek Landy

  Doctors, Police, Dresses

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• Oh my god you're thicker than you look

  Derek Landy

  Looks

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• I mean you ACRES of harm,' Dalrymple growled. 'Untold QUANTITIES of harm. I will visit a whole CONTINENT of harm upon you before we are through.

  Derek Landy

  Mean, Acres, Harm

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• You're under arrest for multiple counts of murder. You have the right to not much at all, really. Do you have anything to say in your defense?

  Derek Landy

  Defense, Murder, Multiple

  Derek Landy (2010). “Mortal Coil (Skulduggery Pleasant, Book 5)”, p.30, HarperCollins UK

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• She had been a teenager once, and she knew that, despite the apparent contradictions, a person's teenage years lasted well into their fifties.

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  Teenage, Years, Contradiction

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• Fletcher was always going to be your ex-boyfriend, from the moment you met him. He's just finally caught up with where he's supposed to be.

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  Ex Boyfriend, Moments, Mets

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• There's a clock on the wall. Press your hand against the face and turn it very slightly to the. Left. There'll be a click to tell you it's done." "Sounds easy enough." "Yes it does," said Sanguine. "Kiss for good luck?" "Maybe later," said Gracious. "How about a handshake?" Asked Donegan.

  Derek Landy

  Wall, Good Luck, Kissing

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• Have you killed anyone?” she asked quickly. “What? Did you miss what I said, about turning murder into an art form?” “But you haven’t actually killed anyone yet, have you? I read your file.” He glowered. “Technically, yeah, all right, maybe I haven’t

  Derek Landy

  Art, Missing, Murder

  Derek Landy (2009). “Playing With Fire (Skulduggery Pleasant, Book 2)”, p.8, HarperCollins UK

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• This isn't funny. She was almost killed.' 'I'm aware. You're waiting to see if I will get angry.' 'I already know you're angry. You're sitting very still and you're talking very quietly. You're getting ready to kill someone.' 'I just need a name.

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  Talking, Names, Waiting

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• He put on his hat and wrapped his scarf around his jaw, but did without the wig and the sunglasses. He clicked his key chain and the car beeped and the doors locked. "That's it?" He looked up. "Sorry?" "Aren't you afraid it might get stolen? We're not exactly in a good part of town." "It's got a car alarm." "Don't you, like, cast a spell or something? To keep it safe?" "No. It's a pretty good car alarm.

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  Sorry, Keys, Doors

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• "Please forgive me," Pleasant said, then aimed the gun at the girl and pulled the trigger.

  Derek Landy

  Girl, Gun, Forgive Me

  "Skulduggery Pleasant: Playing with Fire". Book by Derek Landy, April 1, 2008.

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• Personally, I think knees should be kept for the eighth or ninth date, or the wedding day. As a nice surprise you know? 'oh, my darling, you have knees! I never would have thought

  Derek Landy

  Nice, Thinking, Wedding Day

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• Kindness suits you." "Really? I think I'm quite allergic to it.

  Derek Landy

  Kindness, Thinking, Suits You

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• We may need to focus here.' 'Right. Yes. OK. Turn around.' 'Are you going to throw something at me?' 'What? No, I'm getting out of bed.

  Derek Landy

  Focus, Bed, Needs

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• They say sarcasm is the lowest form of wit," Valkyrie said. China glanced at her. "They've obviously never met me.

  Derek Landy

  Sarcasm, Form, China

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