Ultimately what I like about reading together is that we all make it happen together. Of course even amid shared experience weโre still aloneโฆ each reading of each book is unique. But what a comfort it is to share readings and experiences. How lucky we are when we get to be alone together.
John GreenSometimes I don't get you,' I said. She didn't even glance at me. She just smiled toward the television and said, 'You never get me. That's the whole point.
John GreenBut if you consider all the unlikely things together, at least one of them will probably happen to each of us.
John GreenThe funny thing about writing is that whether you're doing well or doing it poorly, it looks the exact same. That's actually one of the main ways that writing is different from ballet dancing.
John GreenIt's hard to get movie studios to pay a lot of money for movies that don't have robots or explosions.
John GreenWhen you're walking home at night, do you even get creeped out and even though it's silly and embarrassing you just want to run home?" It seemed too secret and personal to admit to virtual stranger, but I told her, "Yeah, totally." For a moment, she was quiet. Then she grabbed my hand, whispered, "Run run run run run," and took off, pulling me behind her.
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