You can lose yourself in repetition—quiet your thoughts; I learned the value of this at a very young age.

Haven't you ever noticed that life is like a series of movies?

Do you like foreign films?” “With subtitles?” “Yes.” “I hate those types of films.” “Me too,” Cliff says. “Mostly because - “ “No happy endings.

I want to believe that happiness might at least be possible later on in life for people prone to sadness.

Looking into another person's eyes for an extended period of time proved to be a powerful thing. And if you don't believe me, try it yourself.

Also, I sort of let my appearance go, to the point where I was maybe ten to seventy pounds overweight.

I think it's strange to live in a house with someone you cannot talk to-especially when that someone is your father-and the thought makes me a little sad.