# Quote — Chuck Palahniuk, Choke

> Her attention span is about a clock tick long, and you can shove her on to a more pleasant topic. You can guess this is how men have been handling Eva's hostility for her whole life. Just distract her. Get through the moment. Avoid confrontation. Run away.

- Author: [Chuck Palahniuk](https://www.leafyquotes.com/chuck-palahniuk.md)
- Book: [Choke](https://www.leafyquotes.com/chuck-palahniuk/choke.md)
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- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/chuck-palahniuk/choke/her-attention-span

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