21 Quotes by Jeff Garvin

Remembering that moment stirs something inside -- anger, at first, and then a deep, hollow sadness that ripples through me in its own spiderweb pattern.

So, first, I want you to know that everybody experiences some level of anxiety. It's a normal human response to stress. It's like your body's smoke alarm. If there's a fire, you want to know so you can put it out or call 9-1-1, right?”I shrug. “I guess. But it feels like my alarm is going off all the time.”Doctor Ann nods. “Some people's systems are more sensitive than others'. For you, maybe all it takes is burning a piece of toast, and your alarm thinks the house is on fire.

I can't blame you for trying to categorize me. It's a human instinct. It's why scientists are, to this day, completely flabbergasted by the duck-billed platypus: it's furry like a mammal, but lays eggs like a bird. It defies conventional classification. I AM THE PLATYPUS (Coo coo ka-choo)

What, no Star Wars?"Solo sighs. "I wanted to bring the original, unaltered Episode IV, in which my namesake shoots first, as our Lord and savior intended.""Why didn't you?""I only have it on VHS, and my dad's old VHS player broke halfway through the summer.

The first thing you're going to want to know about me is: Am I a boy, or am I a girl?

La gente juzga por la primera impresión; es parte de la naturaleza humana. Reaccionan a tu aspecto antes de que haya salido si quiera una palabra de tus labios

As for wondering if it’s okay to be who you are – that’s not a symptom of mental illness. That’s a symptom of being a person.

People do judge books by their covers; it’s human nature. They react to the way you look before they hear a single word that comes out of your mouth.

I may not be “blending in”- but if I’m standing out, at least I feel like I’ve found a place to stand.