It's the worst part of seeing old friends: when your rose-colored memories become undone by reality.

There's the life you live and the life you leave behind. but what you share with someone else - especially someone you love - that's not just how you bury your past. It's how you write you future.

I played Little League for one year. That was it. Then my mother realized I liked books and threatened my father. I owe her forever for that.

...as your father, my instinct is to protect you ... Other people will want to protect you too. But remember that you are not a damsel in distress, waiting for some prince to rescue you. Forget the prince. With your brain and your resourcefulness, you can rescue yourself.

I love when I teach my son a good lesson. But I love it even more when he teaches me.

In this world, there was nothing scarier than trusting someone. But there was also nothing more rewarding.

When I was in that danger...I felt like I was shaken awake...after everything she made me feel...I made a decision and went to sleep. Do you know what that's like - trying to go to sleep, and lose yourself in the hopes of burying the worst fears in your life?...I wasn't in love with the past. I was terrified of my own future.