Say what you will, but you’re never prepared for the surprise attack.

Writing a novel is like childbirth: once you realize how awful it really is, you never want to do it again.

And don't change for a guy, ever," Leah added. "If they're worthy, they'll like you just the way you are.

I know you guys have some sort of weird thing going on, with that game you play and everything—" "It's called a friendship.

Everyone has their weak spot. The one thing that, despite your best efforts, will always bring you to your knees, regardless of how strong you are otherwise.

It's okay to accept things from people. It doesn't make you weak or helpless.

Because you have to just go with the flow. Your life is not your own, with people coming in and out all the time. You get mellow because you have to.