“They're kids, all they really want is attention and kindness, you know? That's what every kid wants." "And” — Kim Holden Copy Share Image
“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… — Kim Holden Copy Share Image
“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.… — Kim Holden Copy Share Image
“She knows I love the dude. She’s trying to butter me up—both sides, front and back, top to bottom. It’s working.” — Kim Holden Copy Share Image
“A hug is a display of love that begins on the physical end of the spectrum but bleeds into the emotional end of the… — Kim Holden Copy Share Image
“You’ve always been my voice of reason.” “Reason is my middle name.” “I thought it was smartass, Bright Side Smartass Sedgwick.” “Compliment accepted.” — Kim Holden Copy Share Image
“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… — Kim Holden Copy Share Image
“SOMETIMES, WHEN SOMETHING TERRIBLE IS HAPPENING, I TRY MY DAMNEDEST TO CONCENTRATE ON THE MOST INCONSEQUENTIAL, UNRELATED DETAIL READILY AVAILABLE TO ME. A DETAIL… — Kim Holden Copy Share Image
“Tolerance is bullshit. There's nothing to tolerate. We don't tolerate lovely people, we enjoy their company.” — Kim Holden Copy Share Image
“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.… — Kim Holden Copy Share Image
