You think about child abuse and you think of a father viciously attacking a daughter or a son, but in my family it was my mother. My mother, I would say, was a... very brutal disciplinarian. — Lynn Johnston Copy Share Image
The toughest question has always been, "How do you get your ideas?" How do you answer that? It's like asking runners how they run,… — Lynn Johnston Copy Share Image
Complaining is good for you as long as you're not complaining to the person you're complaining about. — Lynn Johnston Copy Share Image
Never tell anyone that you're writing a book, going on a diet, exercising, taking a course, or quitting smoking. They'll encourage you to death. — Lynn Johnston Copy Share Image
We are all born with wonderful gifts. We use these gifts to express ourselves, to amuse, to strengthen, and to communicate. We begin as… — Lynn Johnston Copy Share Image
When Kate was born, she was born into a world of joy and happiness and confidence. The difference between the children is night and… — Lynn Johnston Copy Share Image
An apology is the superglue of life. It can repair just about anything. — Lynn Johnston Copy Share Image
Mom and Dad would stay in bed on Sunday morning, but the kids would have to go to church. — Lynn Johnston Copy Share Image
In a way, a certain amount of self-criticism is a good thing, because it keeps you humble. Realizing that no matter what success you've… — Lynn Johnston Copy Share Image
