“Fitted sheets are unpredictable—and dangerous,” I informed her. “They really should be outlawed.” — C.C. Payne Copy Share Image
“(Here’s a little tip for you: hips—and butts—are not safe topics with mamas.)” — C.C. Payne Copy Share Image
“I don't believe there are readers and non-readers; I believe there are those who've found the right books and those who haven't--yet!” — C.C. Payne Books Copy Share Image
“You’ve got to be willin’ to let your light shine no matter who’s watchin’—if you let your light shine, then others will… — C.C. Payne Light Copy Share Image
“You know, Lula Bell, being brave doesn’t mean not being afraid,” Daddy said. “Being brave and having courage mean going ahead even… — C.C. Payne Courage Copy Share Image
“I’m beginning to think that maybe there’s no such thing as freaks and geeks. Maybe we’re all just people looking for our… — C.C. Payne Copy Share Image
“No way did I want to die on my birthday. Then I wouldn’t have time to enjoy my presents!” — C.C. Payne Birthday Copy Share Image
“You only did it once,” Grandma said, “because somebody took the time to teach you that throwing a hissy fit wouldn’t get… — C.C. Payne Time Copy Share Image
“It isn’t Grandma Bernice, honey,” she whispered into my hair. “Bodies are like houses, and that’s just an old house Grandma Bernice… — C.C. Payne Old house Copy Share Image
