“Sometimes I think it's easier to stand up to the whole school -- or the whole world even -- than it is to stand up to one person, especially if that person really matters to you.” — James Howe Copy Share Image
When you're living through it, though, especially when you are twelve and you think the whole world is changing until you realize it isn't the world, it's you, no piece seems little. It's all so big you think it can… — James Howe Copy Share Image
“Who do you see when you think of you? Are you an outsider, Cool, distant, angry, swimming against the current, or are you in… — James Howe Copy Share Image
“The future is a trickster rabbit, full of surprises. Only the past is predictable.” — James Howe Copy Share Image
So does being cool mean you get to go around calling other people names? — James Howe Copy Share Image
“I am who I say I am, I'm not some fantasy of how you think you think you know or who I ought to… — James Howe Copy Share Image
And that's an even greater love: to love somebody when he's a little...worn at the edges. —Teddy Bear — James Howe Copy Share Image
Crying can help, too. People are often afraid to cry because they are told that crying is for babies. Crying does not make you… — James Howe Copy Share Image
This business of really knowing people, deep down, including your own self, it is not something you can learn in school or from a… — James Howe Copy Share Image
I hated that the soldier doll had my name. I mean, please. I didn't play with him much. He was another Christmas present from… — James Howe Copy Share Image
“At this point, Chester started to bathe his tail, which is a cat's way of changing a subject he finds uncomfortable.” — James Howe Copy Share Image
“Harold: "It so happens I was discussing great works of literature with Toby." Chester: "Since when is a Twinkies wrapper considered a great work… — James Howe Copy Share Image
“Harold (about max): he looks kinda like a football couch Chester (sarcastically): Yay team rah rah. if he says anything athletic i'll scream max:… — James Howe Copy Share Image
