“History is full of decapitations, and Iowa is no exception.” — Andrew Smith Andrew-smith Copy Share Image
“Henry believed that Marbury was a world out of balance. He needs to take a closer look at this one.” — Andrew Smith Henry Copy Share Image
“Expired condoms are like nuclear waste: there's nothing sensible you can do with it.” — Andrew Smith Condom Copy Share Image
“People fear what they can not understand and what they can not control.” — Andrew Smith Afraid Copy Share Image
“I drive at night. I blow things up. I have anotia. And long hair. Now go away, Mother.” — Andrew Smith Long hair Copy Share Image
“I thought about words - like words in books - and how just saying them made things real.” — Andrew Smith Books Copy Share Image
“And then I wondered, does cussing count in the general scheme of things if you only cuss in your head and not… — Andrew Smith Cuss Copy Share Image
“We killed this big hairy thing and that big hairy thing. And that was our day. You know what I mean.” — Andrew Smith Big hair Copy Share Image
“People fear what they don't understand and hate what they can't conquer.” — Andrew Smith Fear Copy Share Image
“History provides a compelling argument that every scientist who tinkers around with unstoppable shit needs a reliable flamethrower.” — Andrew Smith History Copy Share Image
“Joey told me nothing ever goes back exactly the way it was, that things expand and contract – like breathing, but you… — Andrew Smith Like Breathing Copy Share Image
“Worry and regret are both useless weights that provide no drag. They never did anything to slow down the planet for one… — Andrew Smith Anxiety Copy Share Image
“Do you think I'm queer, Rob?" I asked. "I don't care if you're queer," Robby said. " Queer is just a word.… — Andrew Smith Copy Share Image
“I said a silent prayer. Actually, silent is probably the only type of prayer a guy should attempt when his head's in… — Andrew Smith Prayer Copy Share Image
“Sometimes it is perfectly acceptable to decide not to decide, to remain confused and wide-eyed about the next thing that will pop… — Andrew Smith Decide Copy Share Image
“History shows that erections happen at the worst possible times, and they stick around until someone else notices them. Often, it is… — Andrew Smith English teacher Copy Share Image
“He was a little guy, a former winger too, and he was a transplant from England who could talk the most civilized-sounding… — Andrew Smith England Talk Copy Share Image
“I was thinking. What if the world was like one of those Russian nesting dolls? What if we only saw one surface… — Andrew Smith Thinking Copy Share Image
“Apollo has something to teach us as we enter a new century of genetic modification, artificial intelligence, nanotechnology. It's a cautionary tale… — Andrew Smith Apollo Copy Share Image
“Here is what the end of the world looks like: It looks like a child running out into the road, eyes focused… — Andrew Smith Apocalypse Copy Share Image
“To me, hearing that those girls gave my brother Eric a blow job sounded very nice. History shows that all boys consider… — Andrew Smith Air conditioner Copy Share Image
“Everyone on every road that crossed beneath the point of my pen was always going to do the same things over and… — Andrew Smith Confused love Copy Share Image
“You know, nothing ever goes back exactly the way it was. Things just expand and contract. Like the universe, like breathing. But… — Andrew Smith Breathing Copy Share Image
“When I review my travels among the astronauts, my mind's eye goes first to the Houston shopping mall where Alan Bean sat… — Andrew Smith Astronauts Copy Share Image
“It was warm, and outside the sound of insects in the night was electric. The music sounded better than anything I'd ever… — Andrew Smith Music Copy Share Image
“Hungry Jack’s real name was Charles R. Hoofard. He was born in Indianapolis in 1950. In 1950, Harry S. Truman was president… — Andrew Smith Harry truman Copy Share Image
“The same words that make the horrible things come also tell the quieter things about love.” — Andrew Smith Andrew-smith Copy Share Image
“History does show that boys who dance are far more likely to pass along their genes than boys who don't. Boys who… — Andrew Smith Evolution Copy Share Image
“When you think about it, the universe is nothing but this vast knackery of churning black holes and exploding stars, constantly free… — Andrew Smith Astronomy Copy Share Image
“We made this stupid rule and this stupid rule. Boys are not allowed to love each other. Then we painted a bison… — Andrew Smith Bison Copy Share Image
“I once heard a tobacco-chewing hog farmer say that, in Iowa, folks like to spread out their children like dog shit on… — Andrew Smith Andrew-smith Copy Share Image
“I love how, whenever you tell me a story, you go backwards and forwards and tell me everything else that could possibly… — Andrew Smith Everything Copy Share Image
“But when I was quiet...that made words too. The same words that make horrible things come also tell the quieter things about… — Andrew Smith Love Copy Share Image
“Well, if I'm going to get beat up for being queer, at least I'd like to know one time what it feels… — Andrew Smith Kissed Copy Share Image
“Note to self: In your prayers tonight, be sure to thank God for making (a) that unbelievably hot nurse, (b) compression shorts,… — Andrew Smith Lord Copy Share Image
