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In my interactions with him, Paul left me wondering whether the women who slept with or married him had ever met any other man or were aware that men come in more charming, less repulsive models”- Chapter 6

One of my associates, who to my surprise was versed in foot fetish culture, corrected me during our weekly team meeting and discussion of the case. Noting: that mouthplay could also include biting and/or nibbling of the feet and toes. I’ve never looked at that associate the same way again”- Chapter 11

As a divorce lawyer I sometimes say if you want permanency, don’t stand in front of people and recite marriage vows. Go to a tattoo parlour” - Chapter 13

I once had a client explain to me that the reason he couldn’t pay his bill to my firm in full and on time was that his money was “in accounts and I don’t want to take it out of there right now” as if that were a perfectly valid reason not to pay. My money is in accounts too, can I use that argument when my rent is due?!” -Chapter 17

Within a half an hour, 3 of Emily’s friends had called to tell her. The lesson: no one should ever go to a Toby Keith concert” - Chapter 25

Chapter 28: Gratuitous time-out: the case of the shrinking penis (greatest title for a chapter ever 😆🙌😝)

If you’re committed to maintain a long term relationship with something as imperfect as a human being, you’re going to have arguments from time to time. A dog might be better choice. If you ever wondered who loves you more (your dog or your spouse), lock both in the trunk of your car, wait 10 minutes and open it back up. Which one is happy to see you?! “ - Chapter 32

To be clear, I am not someone who believes that workers are only productive when they fear starvation. That’s immoral and simply wrong. Economic anxiety is like high blood pressure: it’s a drag on energy and effectiveness, not a spur. Only someone who’s never been poor thinks poor people work harder when we take more away from them. - pg. 216