We create the illusions we need to go on. And one day, when they no longer dazzle or comfort, we tear them down, brick by glittering brick, until we are left with nothing but the bright light of honesty. The light is liberating. Necessary. Terrifying. We stand naked and emptied before it. And when it is too much for our eyes to take, we build a new illusion to shield us from its relentless truth.

Any book that can help you survive the slings and arrows of adolescence is a book to love for life; 'The Catcher in the Rye' did just that, and I still do love it.

Did you hear? You are free." Yessss. Choice. It is a fine thing. And I choose to take you back, Most High.

I wonder how many times each day she dies a little.

I'm just saying it's not all sand castles and ninjas.

True affection and love have a purity which shall always prevail over bigotry.

- 'Music opens your soul, makes you ready.' - 'Ready for what?' - He smiles big. 'Exactly.