They put me in solitary confinement, and although I went on to do 8,755 days of solitary in total, the first two were the hardest. I almost went mad, beating my head against the wall. — Nick Yarris Copy Share Image
I didn't mind the 23 hours a day solitary confinement for the majority of the time, because after the first few years in prison, when I stopped being angry and started to like myself and understand myself, it was OK.… — Nick Yarris Copy Share Image
It is really difficult to read a movie script about yourself and to think that a major actor - perhaps even Chris Pine -… — Nick Yarris Copy Share Image
I genuinely believe that being on death row for 22 years ultimately saved my life. It was the greatest adventure of my life, and… — Nick Yarris Copy Share Image
My sentence formally was imposed on my mothers 50th Birthday January 24th 1983. The jury recommended it July 1st 1982. — Nick Yarris Copy Share Image
The whole purpose of my education ultimately was so I could deliver a statement eloquently before my execution. — Nick Yarris Copy Share Image
Here's the crazy thing: if I was guilty I would be entitled to job training, housing, medical treatment. But I have nothing. I was… — Nick Yarris Copy Share Image
Everyone seems to be rushing through their lives, wishing they had just two minutes to do all the things they want to get gone. — Nick Yarris Copy Share Image
Death row saved my life. It taught me everything is a luxury to be treasured. — Nick Yarris Copy Share Image
They put me in solitary confinement, and although I went on to do 8,755 days of solitary in total, the first two were the… — Nick Yarris Copy Share Image
I used music and reading to erase my world, so basically I read for up to 16 hours a day for 23 years. — Nick Yarris Copy Share Image
The hardest thing to do when people are hurting you is to remain a decent person. — Nick Yarris Copy Share Image
I was 20 when I was sentenced to death. My life had been on a one-way path to self-destruction for years. I don't remember… — Nick Yarris Copy Share Image
I had an enormous responsibility not just to survive but to become a good man because I had all of my family's hopes on… — Nick Yarris Copy Share Image
I used to dream about being able to sit at a table with another human being, have a normal conversation, and have a meal… — Nick Yarris Copy Share Image
