What about when someone doesn't need a shoulder? What if the... - Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower

"I sat down and tried to write a story."Ian MacArthur is a wonderful sweet fellow who wears glasses and peers out of them with delight."That was the first sentence. The problem was that I just couldn't think of the next one. After cleaning my room three times, I decided to leave Ian alone for a while because I was starting to get mad at him."

"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."

"Just tell me how to be different in a way that makes sense."

"Things change. And friends leave. Life doesn't stop for anybody."

"It's nice to have things to look forward to."