Wise words. Sometimes helps to rewrite a quip with the character's most honest reaction instead and see if it doesn't take the scene in a more interesting direction.

Someone never learned to love George Orwell

I know nothing about boxing, but I know Serrano won that fight

Can't wait for Megan Amran to start up her daily "Today was the day Donald Trump finally became president" posts.

My dream is to have my book published and for @scalzi.com to publicly accuse me of inhumanity.

The repeated question about 2020 is painful to listen to. The man knows he's furthering a lie and doesn't care if you know it.

You have my vote for president

It's absurd to me. Creating is the whole point. It's like saying you play Madden but just simulate every season.