“My heart leaped like the cheerleader I will never be.”

“I never forgive. I like revenge too much.”

“I'm Baptist. So far, Fast or Never is the only speeds I got with forgiving.”

“For me, it was a Gold Star day. I'd identified an enemy, and I'd made a life decision: I might come home tore up from fighting or late from being punished, but I'd never come home crying. So far, I ain't.”

“Never underestimate the power of stupid.”

“Yes ma'am," I said, "Anna Celeste's party is Saturday, but I don't need a ride.... No ma'am. It's because Anna Celeste is my Sworn Enemy for Life and I'd rather go face-down in a plate of raw chicken entrails than go to her party. Plus I'm not invited....”

“Dale can choose not to worry like he chooses not to wear socks.”