Neophyte, n. There are millions upon millions of people who have been through this before-- why is it that no one can give my good advice?

There's no way for them to take away my sadness, but they can make sure I am not empty of all the other feelings.

I am jealous of anyone who can make other people care so much.

There are things I miss," you said. "But if I didn't have you, I'd miss more.

Here," she said. "This is for you." "I didn't really get you anything," I sputtered. "I mean, I didn't know that you were going to be here, and--" "Don't worry. It's your embarrassment at not having the thought that counts.

I can honestly say Ive never thought for a second about whether a character reflects poorly on any group. All that matters to me is that the character is true to my belief in who he or she is.

You can't know what it is like for us now--you will always be one step behind. Be thankful for that. You can't know what it was like for us then--you will always be one step ahead. Be thankful for that, too.