If Alex has chosen you, then I want you to believe that I have chosen you as well.

While I find inspiration in real life, the actual stories are, thankfully, works of fiction - which, given the considerable turmoil in my character's lives, is probably a good thing!

All I know is that I fell in love with you, and I've never been more frightened about anything in my entire life.

America was in full swing now, all the papers said so, and people were rushing forward, leaving behind the horrors of war. She understood the reasons, but they were rushing, like Lon, toward long hours and profits, neglecting the things that brought beauty to the world.

A joy as intense as pain

You are every reason, every hope and every dream I've ever had.

For nothing is more fulfilling than love itself