Charlie, you’re one of the most gifted people I’ve ever known. And I don’t mean in terms of my other students. I mean in terms of anyone I’ve ever met.

I guess when you see somebody in the hallway or on the field or something, it's nice to know that they are a real person.

I just don't want you to worry about me, or think you've met me, or waste your time anymore.

Sam has brown hair and very, very pretty green eyes. The kind of green that doesn't make a big deal about itself.

You know . . . a lot of kids at school hate their parents. Some of them got hit. And some of them got caught in the middle of wrong lives. Some of them were trophies for their parents to show the neighbors like ribbons or gold stars. And some of them just wanted to drink in peace.

I feel like a big faker because I've been putting my life back together, and nobody knows.

And all the books you've read have been read by other people. And all the songs you've loved have been heard by other people. And that girl that's pretty to you is pretty to other people. and that if you looked at these facts when you were happy, you would feel great because you are describing 'unity.