How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"Did you live these past two weeks?"
"I live every week!" I argue.
"No. You exist. The question is, did you live?"
For a second, I stop fighting and think about what he's asking me. Did I live? I made a best friend. Lost another. Cried. Laughed. Lost my virginity. Gained a piece of magic, gave it away. Possibly changed a man's destiny. Drank beer. Slept in cheap motels. Got pissed off. Laughed some more. Escaped from the police and bounty hunters. Watched the sun set over the ocean. Had a soda with my sister. Saw my mom and dad as they are. Understood music. Had sex again, and it was pretty mind-blowing. Not that I'm keeping score. Okay, I'm keeping score. Played the bass. Went to a concert. Wandered around New Orleans. Freed the snow globes. Saved the universe. (50.67-70)
The distinction between living and existing is crucial. It's really such a shame that Cameron had to die in order to learn to appreciate the difference.