“You’ve got to be willin’ to let your light shine no matter who’s watchin’—if you let your light shine, then others will feel better about letting their lights shine, and we all have a light in us that wants to… — C.C. Payne Copy Share Image
“Fitted sheets are unpredictable—and dangerous,” I informed her. “They really should be outlawed.” — C.C. Payne Copy Share Image
“(Here’s a little tip for you: hips—and butts—are not safe topics with mamas.)” — C.C. Payne Copy Share Image
“I don't believe there are readers and non-readers; I believe there are those who've found the right books and those who haven't--yet!” — C.C. Payne Copy Share Image
“You’ve got to be willin’ to let your light shine no matter who’s watchin’—if you let your light shine, then others will feel better… — C.C. Payne Copy Share Image
“You know, Lula Bell, being brave doesn’t mean not being afraid,” Daddy said. “Being brave and having courage mean going ahead even though you… — C.C. Payne Copy Share Image
“I’m beginning to think that maybe there’s no such thing as freaks and geeks. Maybe we’re all just people looking for our people, our… — C.C. Payne Copy Share Image
“No way did I want to die on my birthday. Then I wouldn’t have time to enjoy my presents!” — C.C. Payne Copy Share Image
“You only did it once,” Grandma said, “because somebody took the time to teach you that throwing a hissy fit wouldn’t get you what… — C.C. Payne Copy Share Image
“It isn’t Grandma Bernice, honey,” she whispered into my hair. “Bodies are like houses, and that’s just an old house Grandma Bernice used to… — C.C. Payne Copy Share Image
