“Even though there are really no original themes or stories to tell, it's more about the way you tell the story.”

“Always remember: In the end, the surviver gets to tell the story.”

“No. It's actually not okay. And I hate when people say that, when they say it's okay even though it's not. It's better to tell the truth.”

“The chief thing is desire. You've really got to want to do it, you've really got to want to tell that story. And you have to be able to set goals for yourself to get it done.”

“The sun flickers through the trees and shines upon the faces of the men lined up on the porches. Soldiers no more, just ordinary men who, by the grace of God, were spared to tell their stories”

“ MATTHEW'S RULES OF SURVIVAL1. Sometimes, the people who mean you harm are the ones who say they love you.2. Fear is your friend. When you feel it, act.3. Protect the little ones.4. If you coped before, you can cope now.5. Always remember: In the end, the survivor gets to tell the story.”

“Love doesn't have limits, and you don't make love with someone's sex-you make love with a person.”