So I started shoveling Bob's driveway, which is a strange thing to do at a New Years Eve Party
Stephen ChboskyHow 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.
Stephen ChboskyI walked over to the hill where we used to go and sled. There were a lot of little kids there. I watched them flying. Doing jumps and having races. And I thought that all those little kids are going to grow up someday. And all of those little kids are going to do the things that we do. And they will all kiss someone someday. But for now, sledding is enough. I think it would be great if sledding were always enough, but it isn't.
Stephen ChboskyThat was always my hope that that is exactly what I would do. It was always part of the dream of this story - to write the novel and then direct the movie.
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