Patrick Bateman

"My business card is a window into my soul."

"I fantasize about being someone important."

"I am not sure if I exist at all."

"I'm trying to understand myself, but I can't."

"I have a need to please people, even though I hate them."

"I'm not capable of love, but I crave connection."

"I could die tomorrow, and no one would notice."

"I'm living in a world of surfaces."

"I admire those with true courage."

"I want to be the most important person in the room."

"I'm afraid of becoming invisible."

"I'm grateful for nothing; I appreciate nothing."

"I wish I could create something of real value."

"I'm trying to find meaning in meaninglessness."

"I am the sum of all my material possessions."

"I have the discipline to maintain perfection."

"I fear that I am incompetent, despite appearances."

"I'm searching for something I'll never find."

"I have no patience for weakness."

"I wish I could be kind, but I lack the capacity."

"I'm powerless, despite all my power."

"I cannot afford to fail."

"I believe in the transformation of self through consumption."

"I'm waiting for something to happen—anything."

"I don't know who I am anymore."

"I'm inspired by those who are ruthless."

"I'm motivated by fear and insecurity."

"I cannot distinguish between fantasy and reality."

"I want to be remembered for something."

"I'm persevering through a life of emptiness."