--- title: "3 Bright side Quotes By Kim Holden" description: "3 Bright side quotes by Kim Holden. Plus more from Kim Holden and more Bright side sayings from other authors." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/343/kim-holden-8841_bright-side_you-ve-always-been-my-voice-of-reason-re_445818.jpg" --- > [“You’ve always been my voice of reason.” “Reason is my middle name.” “I thought it was smartass, Bright Side Smartass Sedgwick.” “Compliment…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kim-holden/you-ve-always-been-my-voice-of-reason-reason-is-my-middle-name-i/) [Kim Holden](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kim-holden/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/343/kim-holden-8841_bright-side_you-ve-always-been-my-voice-of-reason-re_445818.jpg) > [“I don’t want to die.” I say, defiantly. “Bright Side, what?” He’s confused. Of course he’s confused. No one starts a conversation…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kim-holden/i-don-t-want-to-die-i-say-defiantly-bright-side-what-he-s-confused-of/) [Kim Holden](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kim-holden/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/232/kim-holden-8841_bright-side_i-don-t-want-to-die-i-say-defiantly-brig_614432.jpg) > [“Is the weather nice?” “Yeah, we’re in Austin. Got here about an hour ago. It’s probably 80 degrees.” “Wish I could say…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kim-holden/is-the-weather-nice-yeah-we-re-in-austin-got-here-about-an-hour-ago/) [Kim Holden](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kim-holden/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a01/kim-holden-8841_bright-side_is-the-weather-nice-yeah-we-re-in-austin_3095223.jpg) ## Other authors on Bright side - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b006/author-christopher-paolini-23985.jpg) Christopher Paolini 5 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/bright-side/christopher-paolini/) ## More by Kim Holden > [“They're kids, all they really want is attention and kindness, you know? That's what every kid wants." "And”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kim-holden/they-re-kids-all-they-really-want-is-attention-and-kindness-you-know/) [Kim Holden](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kim-holden/) > [“I’m good,” I lie. I’ve learned that lying when my well-being is concerned is easier than trying to navigate the truth. Nobody wants to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kim-holden/i-m-good-i-lie-i-ve-learned-that-lying-when-my-well-being-is/) [Kim Holden](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kim-holden/) > [“Here’s the thing about life, boy. We meet a lot of people along this journey. Some of them are sonsabitches and some are special.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kim-holden/here-s-the-thing-about-life-boy-we-meet-a-lot-of-people-along-this/) [Kim Holden](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kim-holden/) > [“She knows I love the dude. She’s trying to butter me up—both sides, front and back, top to bottom. It’s working.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kim-holden/she-knows-i-love-the-dude-she-s-trying-to-butter-me-up-both-sides/) [Kim Holden](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kim-holden/) > [“A hug is a display of love that begins on the physical end of the spectrum but bleeds into the emotional end of the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kim-holden/a-hug-is-a-display-of-love-that-begins-on-the-physical-end-of-the/) [Kim Holden](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kim-holden/) > [“You’ve always been my voice of reason.” “Reason is my middle name.” “I thought it was smartass, Bright Side Smartass Sedgwick.” “Compliment accepted.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kim-holden/you-ve-always-been-my-voice-of-reason-reason-is-my-middle-name-i/) [Kim Holden](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kim-holden/) > [“There should always be another kiss And another after that”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kim-holden/there-should-always-be-another-kiss-and-another-after-that/) [Kim Holden](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kim-holden/) > [“I point to the kitchen. “You remember my friend, Shelly?” He looks back over his shoulder. “What’s up, Shelly? Good to see you again.” Her face…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kim-holden/i-point-to-the-kitchen-you-remember-my-friend-shelly-he-looks-back/) [Kim Holden](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kim-holden/) > [“You give me courage I never knew I had.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kim-holden/you-give-me-courage-i-never-knew-i-had/) [Kim Holden](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kim-holden/) > [“It feels like it feels Nothing more Nothing less”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kim-holden/it-feels-like-it-feels-nothing-more-nothing-less/) [Kim Holden](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kim-holden/) > [“SOMETIMES, WHEN SOMETHING TERRIBLE IS HAPPENING, I TRY MY DAMNEDEST TO CONCENTRATE ON THE MOST INCONSEQUENTIAL, UNRELATED DETAIL READILY AVAILABLE TO ME. A DETAIL…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kim-holden/sometimes-when-something-terrible-is-happening-i-try-my-damnedest-to/) [Kim Holden](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kim-holden/) > [“Hearts can physically shatter Ask me I'll tell you”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kim-holden/hearts-can-physically-shatter-ask-me-i-ll-tell-you/) [Kim Holden](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kim-holden/) > [“When people are interested in you, they ask questions.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kim-holden/when-people-are-interested-in-you-they-ask-questions/) [Kim Holden](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kim-holden/) > [“Tolerance is bullshit. There's nothing to tolerate. We don't tolerate lovely people, we enjoy their company.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kim-holden/tolerance-is-bullshit-there-s-nothing-to-tolerate-we-don-t-tolerate/) [Kim Holden](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kim-holden/) > [“I don’t want to die.” I say, defiantly. “Bright Side, what?” He’s confused. Of course he’s confused. No one starts a conversation like that.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kim-holden/i-don-t-want-to-die-i-say-defiantly-bright-side-what-he-s-confused-of/) [Kim Holden](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kim-holden/) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "ItemList", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/bright-side/kim-holden/#itemlist", "name": "3 Bright side Quotes By Kim Holden", "numberOfItems": 3, "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“You’ve always been my voice of reason.” “Reason is my middle name.” “I thought it was smartass, Bright Side Smartass Sedgwick.” “Compliment accepted.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kim Holden" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kim-holden/you-ve-always-been-my-voice-of-reason-reason-is-my-middle-name-i/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/343/kim-holden-8841_bright-side_you-ve-always-been-my-voice-of-reason-re_445818.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/343/kim-holden-8841_bright-side_you-ve-always-been-my-voice-of-reason-re_445818.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/343/kim-holden-8841_bright-side_you-ve-always-been-my-voice-of-reason-re_445818.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“You’ve always been my voice of reason.” “Reason is my middle name.” “I thought it was smartass, Bright Side…” — Kim Holden", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“I don’t want to die.” I say, defiantly. “Bright Side, what?” He’s confused. Of course he’s confused. No one starts a conversation like that. I repeat, “I don’t want to fucking die.” “Oh, shit, Bright Side.” I hear him take a deep breath, a primer for the conversationthat’s about to unfold. “Talk to me. What’s going on?” “I’m fucking dying, Gus. I don’t want to die. That’s what’s fucking going on.” I hit the steering wheel with my palms. “Goddammit!” I scream... Gus doesn’t deserve this, but I know he’ll deal with it better than anyone else would. “Calm down, dude. Where are you?” “I don’t know. I’m sitting in my car in a fucking parking garage in the middle of motherfucking Minneapolis, Minnesota.” That was hostile. “Are you by yourself?” “Yes,” I snap. “You’re not supposed to be driving while you’re on your pain meds.” I don’t want his fatherly tone. “I know that.” “Are you in danger or hurt?” I burst out laughing, surprised that I can’t even laugh without sounding angry. The question is absurd to me though. I’m dying. “Bright Side, shut up for a second and talk to me. Do I need to call 911? What the fuck is going on?” He sounds scared. I shake my head like he can see me. “No, no. I’m just ... I’m fucking mad, Gus. That’s all.” And at a loss for words because my mind is jumbled up into this bitter, resentful ball. I don’t know what else to say so I repeat myself. “I’m really fucking mad.” “Well shit, by all means, there’s plenty of room at my table for anger.” He gets it. That’s why I called him, after all. “I’ve been dishing out heaping servings of fury for the past month. I feel better knowing I’m not the only one in this whole debacle with some rage issues. So fire away. Fucking give it to me.” I do. An explosive, steady stream of expletives flows out of me. I’m cursing it all, shouting out questions, pounding the steering wheel, and wiping away hot, angry tears. Occasionally Gus joins in, yelling affirmations. Sometimes he waits for a pause on my part and takes his turn and sometimes he just steamrolls over the top of me... Eventually, my tears stop, and I’m able to take normal breaths. My throat feels tight and my head hurts a little, but I’m calm. On the other end of the line, Gus gets quiet, too. Silence falls between us... My voice is raspy when I decide to break the silence. “Gus?” “Yeah, Bright Side.” He sounds like himself again. Calm. “Thanks.” I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off of me. And now I need to apologize. “Sorry, dude.” He laughs. “No worries. You feel better?” I can actually smile now. “Yeah, I really do.” “Good, me too. I think we should’ve done this weeks ago.” “I think I should’ve done it months ago.” I mean it. It felt so good to let it all out. “Bright Side, you know I love you all happy and adorable in your little world of sunshine and rainbows, but you’re kinda hot when you’re angry. I dig aggressive chicks. And that was crazy aggressive.” He knows I’m going to say it, but I can’t help myself. “Whatever.” I even roll my eyes. “I think I’m gonna rename you Demon Seed.” “What? I show you my dark side and now I have to be the fucking antichrist? I don’t like that. Why can’t I just be Angry Bitch?” He laughs hard and my heart swellsbecause I haven’t heard this laugh out of Gus in a month. And I love this laugh. “Well dude, since it seems my therapysession has wrapped up, I’d better get going. I need to get home.” “Sure. Drive slowly and text me when you get there so I know you made it. And no more driving after this trip.” “Yes sir. I love you, Gus.” “Love you, too, Angry Bitch,” his voice low and dramatic. 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It’s freaky.” He laughs again but then turns serious. “What about boots? Did you buy some boots? You’ll need boots.” It’s funny when he acts parental. I over-exaggerate a full body shiver. “Stop. Buying the coat was bad enough. I don’t want to give in to the snow boots yet. I need time to work up to that. Maybe next month, or the one after that.” The truth is, I’ll need to buy the boots new, because used shoes skeeve me out, and I need to save up for them. That will take a while. “You’re right, you’d better pace yourself.” He’s teasing me. I tease him right back. “Need I remind you that you’re touring the United States this winter? That includes the northern frigid states. You’re going to need to buy a winter coat too, you know.” He exhales through gritted teeth. “I know. I’m still in cold-weather denial.” “It’s a nice place to visit, denial, but you can’t live there forever, dude.” Maybe I should take my own advice. “Bright Side, are you quoting Confucius or JFK? 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