“Most people say if you tell a wish it won't come true. But I don't think wishes work like that. I don't believe there's some bad-tempered wish-fairy with a clipboard, checking off whether or not you've told...But it's a long… — Cynthia Lord Copy Share Image
“If you say something over and over and over, maybe they’ll give in to shut you up.” — Cynthia Lord Copy Share Image
When someone is upset, it’s not a good time to bring up your own problems. — Cynthia Lord Copy Share Image
Just because other people think something, that doesn't make it true. Maybe there's some truth in that, but it's unsatisfying, bitter-tasting truth. — Cynthia Lord Copy Share Image
“Cathrine pretty today. I nod, yes it's a very pretty day. Jason touches my arm. Cathrine pretty.” — Cynthia Lord Copy Share Image
“Jason tilts his head toward me, his hand moving slyly across his book. Stupid. Speech. Woman. ” — Cynthia Lord Copy Share Image
“When you say something stupid, gloss over it with superfast talking and maybe no one’ll notice.” — Cynthia Lord Copy Share Image
Why can't the world be simpler, like it is for guinea pigs? They only have a few rules: Crying will get you attention. If… — Cynthia Lord Copy Share Image
Sometimes people don't answer because they didn't hear you, Other times it's because they don't want to hear you! — Cynthia Lord Copy Share Image
