John Wiltshire Quotes

I don't think you're entirely understanding how this boyfriend thing works, Ben. Denying me in the shower, it's very hurtful."
"You do realize I can actually hear the air quotes when you say boyfriend.

Nikolas stared at nothing for a while; there was nothing better to stare at.

Good things can come from bad beginnings.

There was one moment when it could have gone either way. Nikolas's heart told him one thing, but his cock another, and it was the cock that won, his cock made the right decision.

she'd put her idea to the group, they'd needed another sherry to steady their nerves. This was getting edgy. They were considering being untruthful.

he was once more the indestructible master of the universe he had always known himself to be.

Disbelievingly, Ben saw that they were canopied by a mass of stars, the Milky Way spiralling above them in the clear summer sky. Nikolas was kissing slowly around Ben's ear and down his neck in time to their slow steps.
In all the years he'd known Nikolas and all the things they'd done together, Ben wondered if this moment was the one he'd remember at the final count of days. It was an occasion for declarations of something, proposals perhaps…A time to say...

Perhaps what should make you feel better is the thought I would kill you, that I'm obsessed with you enough to do that. I'd rather you not live than that you live apart from me.

"That fucking cunting fuck of a whore."

"Nikolas!"

Nikolas shrugged. "It's only you who I don't like to hear swear.

We are essence of love, and when we die that love returns to our Father. This angel's love was corrupted, so I believe my Father sent his essence elsewhere. Possible Detroit, but that my have just been a joke.

We're only together because we don't think about it too much? I'm gratified and flattered by your devotion."
Ben sighed. "When was the last time you thought about breathing?"
"What?"
"Breathing? Lungs in and out? Air? When did you last think about it? You're like breathing. I don't think about it, but I need it to stay alive."
A faint smile came to Nikolas's lips. "Then you're like a heartbeat. I'll miss you when you stop.

Ben kissed deeply into his neck at the same time as he tipped over the edge into sleep, and Nikolas plunged after him, unwilling, even in this, to be left alone and in a conscious world where Ben wasn't present.

By the way, Benjamin, I prefer it when you say fuck me rather than fuck off.

Hello Benjamin." Ben grinned privately. He always loved the way Nikolas greeted him. It seemed to say more than it actually did.

Why should I change to suit other people's inadequacy?

Do you know, of all the dumb things you've ever said over all the years I've known you, and trust me, you have said more than your fair share, that is the most dumbest thing I've ever heard you utter."
"Most dumbest is ungrammatical. Miles Toogood would be turning in his grave if he were dead."
"I rest my case.

Nikolas took out his bottle of gun oil and smeared it over himself and then he was in.

I've been thinking." Ben stopped Nikolas trying to straighten his wayward tie. Nikolas shook Ben's hands off and continued what he was doing with a frown. "This is hardly the time to start a new hobby.

If Ben hadn't known better, he'd have said the dog was knowingly working the case with them he was so convincing.

To my mother, who always told me to write about what I know. I'm fairly sure she didn't actually mean this.

Thought I might try out waves. Do You surf?"
Ollie's eyes opened wide "Yes. The net.

He'd read somewhere that you burned about a thousand calories a minute running.

Dead men can't be resurrected, no matter how much life you have running through your veins.

You are not alone, Nikolas. Never. I'm right here with you, if this is how it has to be. I will kill the whole fucking world for you, if that is what you need.

But Radulf had always proved very discreet in his observations about Ben's sex life, so he trusted the dog not to comment to anyone on his sartorial dilemmas either.

These ladies wanted to probe. So to speak.

You think my life is camouflage?" Ben held the stare. "Sir, I think everything you do from the moment you wake up to the moment you let yourself sleep is nothing more than a shadow dance.

Gertrude reckoned sherry had been as much to do with Myrtle's early retirement as had the demands of celebrating Diwali.

Nikolas was the conscious decision of his heart.

After that, she went about her task with the fascination only women can have for wounds and pus

Be careful, Benjamin. I would hate to have to work on a eulogy to read at your funeral."
"Shit, just say I was a dumb bastard with weird taste in men and leave it at that."
Nik nodded seriously. "That would work.

Ben actually had no intention of dancing at the ball. That, as far as he was concerned, was for pussies, a judgement he also gave to art, classical music, black and white films, and any books without serial killers, or explosions, or zombies

He wondered how many other people were lucky enough to have an entire universe of need satisfied by one blond-haired man.

Go shower. I'll do penance and take Radulf out."

Ben ruffled his hair. "It's very cold. Not too long, yeah?"

"For God's sake, I survived a Siberian gulag."

"I was talking about the dog.

Who needed rings to bind you unto death when you had scars and stitches, bruises and blood?