Barbara Park

A little glitter can turn your whole day around.

I don't even like clowns. Clowns are not normal people

Our nannas are losers.

And sometimes when you're very mixed-up inside, you do things you know you shouldn't do.

Sometimes grown ups don't act their right old age.

Can't we be friends?'
I hate your guts, Frankovitch'
Can't our guts be friends?

When you’re in between dreams, you get to lean back and relax and stop trying so hard. Trying to be somebody, I mean. It’s not as exciting as being a television star, but it’s not that bad, either. You just have to learn to be satisfied with the way you are for a while. Not Forever. Just until you’re finished resting.

The upside to grief is it takes away your appetite. When people say you look good they really mean it. Nature's thoughtful that way.