Folks think a lifetime is a thing stretched out over years. It ain't. It can happen quick as a match in a dark room.

- Esi Edugyan

The kid come in at a strange angle, made the notes glitter like crystal.

- Esi Edugyan

What is luck but something made to run out.

- Esi Edugyan

It's like that, I guess, when the past come to collect what you owe.

- Esi Edugyan

Canada kills any conversation quick, I learned long ago. It's a little trick of mine.

- Esi Edugyan

Of all the excellent copyedits I've received over the years, Marie-Lynn Hammond's was by far the best. Her work on Half Blood Blues was incredibly se…

- Esi Edugyan

It's early yet. It's always early, while you still alive.

- Esi Edugyan

Ain't no man can outrun his fate.

- Esi Edugyan

Ain't no glory made from being dependable.

- Esi Edugyan