I Hate Quotes

Yes, you can quote me on that.

Photo by Charles Etoroma

Is there a writer/blogger law that says you have to pad your book or essay with quotes? I hope not. I hate quotes. All right, hate is a pretty strong word. I’ll just say I like them as much as mosquito bites.

I’m not talking about quotes in a news story.

“I saw the spaceship land and three silver lizard guys got out. So I invited them in…