Haymitch Quotes - Page 2

• Just the perfect touch of rebellion," says Haymitch "Very nice." Rebellion?

  Suzanne Collins

  Nice, Perfect, Rebellion

  Suzanne Collins (2009). “The Hunger Games”, p.74, Scholastic Inc.

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• He wants as many victors as possible for the cameras to follow in the Capitol. Thinks it makes for better television." "Are you and Beetee going?" I ask. "As many young and attractive victors as possible," Haymitch corrects himself. "So, no. We'll be here.

  Suzanne Collins

  Thinking, Cameras, Television

  Suzanne Collins (2011). “The Hunger Games Trilogy”, p.1305, Scholastic Inc.

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• Great. Now I have to go back and tell Haymitch I want an eighty-year-old and Nuts and Volts for my allies. He'll love that.

  Suzanne Collins

  Years, Nuts, Allies

  Suzanne Collins (2010). “Catching Fire (The Second Book of the Hunger Games)”, p.232, Scholastic Inc.

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• I can almost hear Haymitch groaning as I team up with this wispy child. But I want her. Because she's a survivor, and I trust her, and why not admit it? She reminds me of Prim.

  Suzanne Collins

  Children, Team, Survivor

  Suzanne Collins (2011). “The Hunger Games Trilogy”, p.268, Scholastic Inc.

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• I trusted him. I put what was precious in Haymitch's hands. & he has betrayed me

  Suzanne Collins

  Hands, Betrayed, Trusted

  Suzanne Collins (2011). “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire”, p.302, Scholastic

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• You and me Haymitch.Very cozy.Picnics, birthdays, long winter nights sitting around the fire retelling old Hunger Games tale. -Peeta Mellark

  Suzanne Collins

  Winter, Night, Fire

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• But in school I remember hearing that for the second Quarter Quell, the Capitol demanded that twice the number of tributes be provided for the arena. The teachers didn't go into much more detail, which is surprising, because that was the year District 12's very own Haymitch Abernathy won the crown.

  Suzanne Collins

  Teacher, School, Years

  Suzanne Collins (2010). “Catching Fire (The Second Book of the Hunger Games)”, p.37, Scholastic Inc.

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• My death could, in fact, save him. If it can't, no matter. It's enough to die of spite. To punish Haymitch, who, of all the people in this rotting world, has turned Peeta and me into pieces in his Games. I trusted him. I put what was precious in Haymitch's hands. And he has betrayed me.

  Suzanne Collins

  Hands, Games, People

  Suzanne Collins (2010). “Catching Fire (The Second Book of the Hunger Games)”, p.389, Scholastic Inc.

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• Remembering from last year how Haymitch's gifts are often timed to send a message, I make a note to myself. Be friends with Finnick. You'll get food.

  Suzanne Collins

  Years, Lasts, Messages

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• Peeta smiles and douses Haymitch's knife in white liquor from a bottle on the floor. He wipes the blade clean on his shirt tail and slices the bread. Peeta keeps all of us in fresh baked goods. I hunt. He bakes. Haymitch drinks. We have our own ways to stay busy, to keep thought of our time as contestants in the Hunger Games at bay.

  Suzanne Collins

  Knives, Games, White

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• I go to the saltwater and wash off the blood, trying to decide which I hate more, pain or itching. Fed up, I stomp back onto the beach, turn my face upward and snap, "Hey, Haymitch, if you're not too drunk, we could use a little something for our skin." It's almost funny how quickly the parachute appears above me. I reach up and the tube lands squarely in my open hand. "About time" I say, but I can't keep the scowl on my face. Haymitch. What I wouldn't give for five minutes of conversation with him.

  Suzanne Collins

  Beach, Pain, Hate

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• Then I know Prim is right, that Snow cannot afford to waste Peeta's life, especially now, while the Mockingjay causes so much havoc. He's killed Cinna already. Destroyed my home. My family, Gale, and even Haymitch are out of his reach. Peeta's all he has left. "So, what do you think they'll do to him?" I ask. Prim sound about a thousand years old when she speaks."Whatever it takes to break you.

  Suzanne Collins

  Home, Thinking, Years

  Suzanne Collins (2010). “Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, Book 3)”, p.151, Scholastic Inc.

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• Unfortunately, I can't seal the sponsor deals for you. Only Haymitch can do that," says Effie grimly. "But don't worry, I'll get him to the table at gunpoint if necessary." Although lacking in many departments, Effie Trinket has a certain determination I have to admire.

  Suzanne Collins

  Determination, Worry, Tables

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• I don't like self-righteous people," I say. "What's to like?" says Haymitch, who begins sucking the dregs out of the empty bottles.

  Suzanne Collins

  Self, People, Catching Fire

  Suzanne Collins (2010). “Catching Fire (The Second Book of the Hunger Games)”, p.183, Scholastic Inc.

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• When I ask Plutarch about his absence, he just shakes his head and says, "He couldnt face it." "Haymitch? Not able to face something? Wanted a day off, more likely," I say. "I think his actual words were 'I couldn't face it without a bottle,'" says Plutarch.

  Suzanne Collins

  Thinking, Days Off, Bottles

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• Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor.

  Suzanne Collins

  Movie, Odds, President Snow

  Suzanne Collins (2009). “The Hunger Games”, p.21, Scholastic Inc.

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• Yeah, we wouldn't want to lose our little Mockingjay when she's finally begun to sing.

  Suzanne Collins

  Want, Littles, Yeah

  Suzanne Collins (2010). “Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, Book 3)”, p.108, Scholastic Inc.

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• Got it," I say. "Did you tell Peeta this?" "Don't have to," says Haymitch. "He's already there.

  Suzanne Collins

  Peeta

  Suzanne Collins (2009). “The Hunger Games”, p.19, Scholastic Inc.

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• You'd have thought we planned it," says Peeta, giving me just the hint of a smile. "Didn't you?" asks Portia. Her fingers press her eyelids closed as if she's warding off a very bright light. "No," I say looking at Peeta with a new sense of apreciation. "Neither of us even knew what we were going to do before we went in." "And Haymitch?" says Peeta. "We decided we don't want any other allies in the arena." "Good. Then I won't be responsible for you killing off any of my friends with your stupidity," he says.

  Suzanne Collins

  Light, Giving, Stupidity

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• That's right. Who am I thinking of? Oh, I know. It's Cinna who likes you. But that's mainly because you didn't try to run when he set you on fire," says Peeta. "On the other hand, Haymitch... well, if I were you, I'd avoid Haymitch completely. He hates you.

  Suzanne Collins

  Running, Hate, Thinking

  Suzanne Collins (2009). “The Hunger Games”, p.300, Scholastic Inc.

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• I don't know what I expected from my first meeting with Peeta after the announcement. A few hugs and kisses. A little comfort maybe. Not this. I turn to Haymitch. "Don't worry, I'll get you more liquor.

  Suzanne Collins

  Kissing, Worry, Catching Fire

  Suzanne Collins (2010). “Catching Fire (The Second Book of the Hunger Games)”, p.183, Scholastic Inc.

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• That's very funny," says Peeta. Suddenly he lashes out at the glass in Haymitch's hand. It shatters on the floor, sending the bloodred liquid running toward the back of the train. "Only not to us.

  Suzanne Collins

  Running, Glasses, Hands

  Suzanne Collins (2011). “The Hunger Games Trilogy”, p.78, Scholastic Inc.

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• While I was waiting...I ate your lunch.

  Suzanne Collins

  Lunch, Waiting, Mockingjay

  Suzanne Collins (2010). “Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, Book 3)”, p.111, Scholastic Inc.

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• Haymitch said you'd take a lot of convincing.

  Suzanne Collins

  Said, Convincing

  Suzanne Collins (2012). “The Hunger Games”, p.232, Scholastic

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• A furious Peeta hammers Haymitch with the atrocity he could become party to, but I can feel Haymitch watching me. This is the moment, then. When we find out exactly just how alike we are, and how much he truly understands me. "I'm with the Mockingjay," he says.

  Suzanne Collins

  Party, Atrocities, Hammers

  Suzanne Collins (2010). “Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, Book 3)”, p.370, Scholastic Inc.

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