I was writing full time after quitting a job as a high school English teacher, and I hadn't been able to sell anything, and my bank account was down to zero, and all of my friends were like 'What are… — Matthew Quick Copy Share Image
I grew up in a blue-collar neighborhood and was raised by a man who did not emote, ever... I always cry at movies, and… — Matthew Quick Copy Share Image
Life is not a PG feel-good movie. Real life often ends badly. Literature tries to document this reality, while showing us it is still… — Matthew Quick Copy Share Image
Maybe my movie isn't over, I say, because sometimes moviemakers trick the audience with a false bad ending, and just when you think the… — Matthew Quick Copy Share Image
“Like maybe he really, truly believes I'm worth listening to, worth saving.” — Matthew Quick Copy Share Image
You need to make time for family no matter what happens in your life. — Matthew Quick Copy Share Image
“the only way you could meet my crazy was by doing something crazy for yourself” — Matthew Quick Copy Share Image
When I travel round the country, people can't place my accent; if there's someone in the audience, they'll be like, 'You're from Philadelphia', but… — Matthew Quick Copy Share Image
“Empiezo a comprender que tenemos una clase de amistad en la que no se necesitan muchas palabras.” — Matthew Quick Copy Share Image
When she needed help most, she was abandoned--and only when she offered help to others was she beloved. — Matthew Quick Copy Share Image
“Sounds like the start of a beautiful friendship, Leonard. It really does.” “Here’s looking at you, kid.” — Matthew Quick Copy Share Image
“The whole time I pretend I have mental telepathy. And with my mind only, I’ll say — or think? — to the target, 'Don’t… — Matthew Quick Copy Share Image
Someday an opportunity will come. Think about Harry Potter. His life is terrible, but then a letter arrives, he gets on a train, and… — Matthew Quick Copy Share Image
