Unlike diamonds, watches were practical. They were for people on the run, people with appointments to keep and schedules to meet.
Jeannette WallsI lived in a world that at any moment could erupt into fire. It was the sort of knowledge that kept you on your toes.
Jeannette WallsDon't be afraid of your dark places. ... If you can shine a light on them, you'll find treasure there.
Jeannette WallsNobody's perfect. We're all just one step up from the beasts and one step down from the angels.
Jeannette Walls...even though I was getting better education at home than any of the kids in Toyah, I'd need to go to finishing school when I was thirteen, both to acquire social graces and to earn a diploma. Because in this world, Dad said, it's not enough to have a fine education. You need a piece of paper to prove you go it.
Jeannette Walls