455 Quotes by Dave Eggers

But that in any city, in any cluster of people, there a few people who are awake at this hour, who are both awake and dancing, and it’s here that we need to be.

She pulls away, pats me on the shoulder with three mini-pats, like those used to pet reptiles.

If your hand doesn't work for it, your heart doesn't feel sorry for it.

And we will be ready, at the end of every day will be ready, will not say no to anything, will try to stay awake while everyone is sleeping, will not sleep, will make the shoes with the elves, will breathe deeply all the time, breathe in all the air full of glass and nails and blood, will breathe it and drink it, so rich, so when it comes we will not be angry, will be content, tired enough to go, gratefully, will shake hands with everyone, bye, bye, and then pack a bag, some snacks, and go to the volcano.

I worked at magazines for over 10 years before I even thought of writing a book.

You're breaking out of character, again.

I went to Saudi Arabia in 2010, and spent most of my time in Jeddah and the King Abdullah Economic City.

When there is pleasure, there is often abandon, and mistakes are made.

I was feeling everything too much. Everything pulled at my eyes. I spent hours floating in pools.