“People may think of Southern humor in terms of missing teeth and outhouse accidents, but the best of it is a rich vein running through the best of Southern literature.”

Roy Blount Jr.

“Think about scary movies: There's a fine line between horror and humor.”

Roy Blount Jr.

“A good heavy book holds you down. It’s an anchor that keeps you from getting up and having another gin and tonic.”

Roy Blount Jr.

“A dog will make eye contact. A cat will, too, but a cat’s eyes don’t even look entirely warm-blooded to me, whereas a dog’s eyes look human except less guarded. A dog will look at you as if to say, “W...”

Roy Blount Jr.

“In the beginning, Atlanta was without form, and void; and it still is.”

Roy Blount Jr.