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Mortality Quotes
Pieces of my father's brain are on the asphalt. But his pipe is in his left breast pocket. (2.20)
Love Quotes
It took me by surprise how much I wanted to be kissed by him, to realize that I'd thought about it so often that I'd memorized the exact shape of his lips, that I'd imagined running my finger down...
Art and Culture Quotes
She has acquired a taste for classical music over the years—"it's like learning to appreciate a stinky cheese." (1.30)
Identity Quotes
Dad seemed to understand that something had changed. He'd stopped arguing and had gotten a driver's license. […] Time to grow up. (2.2)
Family Quotes
I'd actually rather go off with my family. (1.41)
Choices Quotes
"Do you think she decides?""Decides what?"Gramps looked uncomfortable. He shuffled his feet. "You know? Decides," he whispered. (9.1-9.3)
Supernatural Quotes
I edge closer and now I know that it's not Teddy lying there. It's me. (2.25)
Friendship Quotes
Maybe it was because we were too alike. (7.22)