Bridget who is crazy said that sometimes she thought about suicide when commercials come on during TV. She was sincere and this puzzled the guidance counselors.

I wish I could stop being in love with Sam. I really do.

Incidentally, I only have one cavity, and as much as my dentist asks me to, I just can't bring myself to floss.

How about your favorite book?" "This Side of Paradise by From. Scott Fitzgerald." "Why?" "Because it was the last one I read." This made them laugh because they knew I meant it honest, not show-off. Then they told me their favorites, and we sat quiet.

I wonder what my speech would be.

I don't even remember the season. I just remember walking between them and feeling for the first time that I belonged somewhere.

Writing a novel is a lot like directing a movie because you are creating a world and a tone, you are creating a large canvas and all the details.