You can know someone all your life, like your parents or family, but Iโll tell you this, Ned. Thereโs an expression on their face, or a tone in their voice, or a way they walk, that youโve never ever seen before. Like theyโve kept it hidden. Until their brother dies. Or their son. I remember those days and they were like these strangers and I wanted to say, Who are you people?
Melina MarchettaI'll run one day. Run for my life. To be free and think for myself...I'll run to be emancipated.
Melina MarchettaWhat are you doing?" she asked, trying to raise herself. "First, I thought I'd show you what a pity it would be if they cut off my wicked tongue.
Melina MarchettaOne of Sir Topher's rules was to never indulge in sentimentality, never return for what was left behind.
Melina MarchettaI recognise Santangelo's dad, who saves police brutality for when he gets to his son.
Melina MarchettaGreat to know that I'm in love with a girl with a cool name." "It's Taylor's middle name.
Melina MarchettaHannah, do you think that your mum and dad and Tate's mum and dad and my mum and dad and Webb and Tate are all together someplace?' she asks earnestly. I look at Hannah, waiting for the answer. And then she smiles. Webb once said that a Narnie smile was a revelation and, at this moment, I need a revelation. And I get one. 'I wonder,' Hannah says.
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