76 Quotes by Lynn Johnston

I’m not just buying a car – I’m buying a lifestyle!

When you’re shy, a camera becomes an entry into life. It was a kind of shield I could hide my shyness behind, and it allowed me to become an active observer rather than a passive one.

No matter how old you are, there’s always something good to look forward to.

Complaining is good for you as long as you’re not complaining to the person you’re complaining about.

Every time I “get with the program” somebody changes the channel.

Never tell anyone that you’re writing a book, going on a diet, exercising, taking a course, or quitting smoking. They’ll encourage you to death.

We are all born with wonderful gifts. We use these gifts to express ourselves, to amuse, to strengthen, and to communicate. We begin as children to explore and develop our talents, often unaware that we are unique, that not everyone can do what we’re doing!

The emphasis in doing any in-depth photography is on building relationships, quality relationships. It’s what I call thirty-cups-of-coffee-a-frame photography. You need to enter into the community – not just photographically, but intellectually and emotionally.

I’ve always felt that life is a novel, and part of it is written for you, and part of it is written by you. It’s up to you to write the ending, ultimately.