212 Quotes by Lauren Myracle

Every time I write a new book, I want to push myself to try something different.

I don't shy from controversy. I'm telling stories, and I'll tell whatever story seems like it wants to be told.

It's neither my job nor within my capabilities to save people. But a book sure can try.

I understand why parents worry about books - they're worried about their kids. They want to keep their kids safe. But parents aren't always realistic.

Prancing around with marshmallowss on your nipples does *not* constitute living your life fully!

Is he a sophomore?" Lydia says. "Please tell me he's in our grade." "I don't know," I say. "But weren't you there when he came to the office?" Peyton says. "The secretary didn't get out her bullhorn and announce what grade he's in. She just took him to meet Headmaster Perkins.

Suck it up. This is the life you chose for yourself, so buck up and deal.

I think that ties in with issues of identity as well - that sometimes there are parts of us we want to hide, and then there's other times we say, "You know what? Nope. Done hiding that part."

It's unfair how the kids who are starving for attention tended to be so annoying that people had no inclination to give it to them.