Mouth guard. And I think we'll start you in goal." Goal sounded like a special job. I didn't want a special job,… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
Sometimes I feel like I've been waiting for someone to tell me when I can be normal again,' she said. 'I keep… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
One question," I said. "Did you tell me all that because you think I'm going to die?" "No," he said. "It's because… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
The truth was that she had managed to betray everyone by doing nothing. No one in history had ever done less and… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
It's us," Stephen said. "Oh, thank God," said a voice. Callum emerged from behind the Dumpster. Even with all that was going… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
Sometimes people graduate but they don't leave. They hang around for years, for no reason. I would think of ghosts like that,… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
One thing," I said, when we had broken apart and the swirling feeling in my head subsided. "Maybe...don't tell your mom too… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
Do you ever sing in the car?" "Generally not. But I am driving a police car." "I think people would like a… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
Although it was very cold, he wore no coat. I think some English people think coats are for the weak. — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
Why are Americans so fascinated by Ireland?” Keith asked... “you all think you’re Irish. What’s the appeal? Do you like the accent… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
I realize Jubilee is a bit of a stripper name. You probably think I have heard the call of the pole. — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
I had one class in the morning, the mysteriously named "Further Maths". It was two hours long and so deeply frightening that… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
Life is always going to be a series of ouch-making moments, and the question was, was I going to go all fetal… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
There is no normal. I've never met a normal person. The concept is flawed. It implies that there is only one way people are… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
I may have been a complete lunatic, but I was a complete lunatic with manners. — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
This kind of thing always amazed Ginny--people who just walked away from institutions. People who left school when they didn't see the point. Aunt… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
Did you hear?" he asked. "They found another body around nine this morning. It's the Ripper, definitely." "Good morning," I replied. "Morning. Listen to… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
She was standing in the airport of Copenhagen, staring at a doorway, trying to figure out if it was (a) a bathroom and (b)… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
When I worked in theater, I was always writing things on Post-it Notes and sticking them on screens or desks. Twitter has given me… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
She had always thought applying to college would be exciting. Living away from home, meeting so many new people, Learning new things, making a… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
“Vitamin D,” Stevie said. “You need it.” “You don’t know that,” he said. “I want to eat my meat in my room with the… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
No one hid their interest when I walked into the room. I'm not sure if it was the news about Boo or my general… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
You'd been petting a stuffed dog?' she said 'A dead one?' 'It was a really well stuffed dog' I clarified. 'I have seen some… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
“When she emerged, Keith was watching the tiny round window of the under-the-counter washing machine. "Put your clothes in for a wash," he said.… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
