506 Quotes by Jandy Nelson

A few times I try to form a question so it sounds casual and normal, but each time the words get caught somewhere in my throat and never make it out.

Listen to me. It takes a lot of courage to be true to yourself, true to your heart. You always have been very brave that way and I pray you always will be. It’s your responsibility, Noah. Remember that.

Your first lesson: My studio is not a democracy. Have a donut.

He leans against the doorframe. Some guys are born to lean. He’s definitely one of them. James Dean was another.

Really, most of the time, I feel like a hostage.

We wish with our hands, that’s what we do as artists.

You asked what it would be like. This is what it will be like. I don’t want to be just friends.

It’s not as easy for her to tell what’s in mine, though, because I have shutters and I close them whenever I have to. Like lately.

Her face slides off her face – no one can keep their faces on today – and the one underneath is desperate.