I’m an outsider by choice, she said, but I’m hoping that won’t be my choice forever.

Trapped mainly by wanting things to be exactly as they are, only better.

Had a long night last night on the other side of the world so he’s having a hard time this morning letting his light shine.

I’ve read a lot of books, so I know bunches of stuff that sounds like it could be true.

Waiting for the pen to dry up so he can start fresh with thoughts that are worth new ink.

I have a renewed commitment to elegance, she said, in case you think I’m just spending money for the fun of it.

My grandmother used to say life was so much easier when you were simple-minded. It’s taken me almost my whole life to understand what she meant.

What I’m mostly good at is sleeping, he once told me in confidence, but he added, I don’t see much future in it.

Hoping to Fall Out: Leaning out as far as she can, hoping she’ll fall soon, so she can stop worrying about whether it will happen or not.

If you’re talking to a child, you’re going, ‘This is the wonder of science and here’s why I’m so fascinated by it.’