How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
His large, sprawling body, his slow blues eyes and sloppy grin made him seem completely without talent, almost doltish in fact. (1.7)
We start things off with Tod, who looks more like a dude stocking shelves at Wal-Mart than a mega-talented visual artist. No wonder Faye refuses to give him the time of day. Regardless, his relatable appearance helps put people at ease with him in the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles.
Quote #2
At first glance this man seemed an exact model for the kind of person who comes to California to die [...] down to the fever eyes and unruly hands. (6.17)
Although Tod ultimately concludes that Homer didn't "come to California to die," we think he might want a second opinion. Sure, there are things that set Homer apart—he actually enjoys boredom, for instance—but the similarities are too plentiful to be ignored.
Quote #3
He commented on her appearance. He did a bad job of it. He was incapable of direct flattery and got bogged down in a much too roundabout observation. (13.12)
It seems to happen whenever Faye enters a room: her beauty is so overwhelming that it renders every nearby straight male incapable of coherent speech. Of course, Tod is hardly an articulate dude even in the best of times, so we can imagine that he makes a real mess of this one.