“And in this role (the Stage Manager) I could speak from my heart, you know!....provided I can memorize the lines.”

“I knew I couldn't live in America and I wasn't ready to move to Europe so I moved to an island off the coast of America - New York City .”

“All the beautiful waitresses existed like eternal responsibilities.”

“I've nursed a lifelong love affair with movement, straying ever farther from those I love most. But somewhere along the way, it dawned on me that I was always traveling with family - because the act of travel, to the extent that it separates us from our relatives, also extends, manifests, multiplies, and completes family.”

“I'm standing on a gigantic book, floating in space...I will never need to take drugs in my entire life!”

“You think you know how you'll react to anything and then a boy shows up and kisses you, and some of that just vanishes.”

“Lucas," I repeated. "I know you can hear me. The guy I love is still in there. Come back to me." Once again longed for the release of tears."Death couldn't keep me from you. And it can't keep you from me, not if you don't let it.”