There comes a time when the body takes over the life. There comes a time when the bodyโs urges, the bodyโs needs, dictate the life. You have no idea you are giving the body the key. But you hand it over. And then itโs in control. You mess with the wiring and the wiring takes charge.
David LevithanThings are not magical because they've been conjured for us by some outside force. They are magical because we create them.
David LevithanThe important thing is for the characters to feel real, and to be given the humanity they are due. That granting of humanity is what separates a full portrait from a stereotype.
David LevithanWhen Dawn looked at Vic, she saw Vic exactly as he wanted to be seen. Whereas Vic's parents couldn't help seeing who he used to be, and so many friends and strangers couldn't help seeing who he didn't want to be anymore, Dawn only saw him. Call it a blur if you want, but Dawn didn't see a blur. She saw a very distinct, very clear person.
David LevithanWhen you live as I do, you cannot indulge in jealousy. If you do, it will rip you apart.
David LevithanI hate the way you talk to me, and the way you cut your hair. I hate the way you drive my car. I hate it when you stare. I hate your big dumb combat boots, and the way you read my mind. I hate you so much it makes me sick; it even makes me rhyme. I hate it, I hate the way you're always right. I hate it when you lie. I hate it when you make me laugh, even worse when you make me cry. I hate it when you're not around, and the fact that you didn't call. But mostly I hate the way I don't hate you. Not even close, not even a little bit, not even at all.
David Levithan