Quotes from Hour Game

David Baldacci ·  611 pages

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“Bad news always travels faster than good.”
― David Baldacci, quote from Hour Game


“Technically, I’m right up there, I think. But the really great artists have something—I don’t think anyone can really quantify it—that I don’t. But that’s okay. I’m happy with”
― David Baldacci, quote from Hour Game


“what I do have, and so are my clients.” He took the piece he was carrying and set it up on an empty easel but did not uncover it.”
― David Baldacci, quote from Hour Game


“Growing old is so darn unappealing until you consider the alternative.”
― David Baldacci, quote from Hour Game


“Wait a minute; I thought the Battles didn’t pay the ransom.” “No, they did but they got it back—well, at least most of it.”
― David Baldacci, quote from Hour Game



About the author

David Baldacci
Born place: in Richmond, Virginia, The United States
Born date August 5, 1960
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