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Computers Quote by John Green

“Then on Sunday night while I’m at the computer checking to see if anyone’s online, my dad’s head appears in my doorway. “Will,” he says, “do you have a sec to talk in the living room?” I spin around in the desk chair and stand up. My stomach flips a bit because the living room is the room least…” quote by John Green
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““Then on Sunday night while I’m at the computer checking to see if anyone’s online, my dad’s head appears in my doorway. “Will,” he says, “do you have a sec to talk in the living room?” I spin around in the desk chair and stand up. My stomach flips a bit because the living room is the room least likely to be lived in, the room where the nonexistence of Santa is revealed, where grandmothers die, where grades are frowned upon, and where one learns that a man’s station wagon goes inside a woman’s garage, and then exits the garage, and then enters again, and so on until an egg is fertilized, and etc.””

John Green

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Fault in Our Stars, 2012

A father’s unexpected visit triggers a cascade of existential reflections.

In simple terms: Dad’s visit sparks deep thoughts.

Key Takeaway

Embrace unexpected moments for insight.

Themes

family growth existence humor communication

Mood

nostalgic thoughtful

Type

narrative humorous

When to use this quote

  • late-night conversations
  • family gatherings
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

intergenerational dialogue life lessons

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this scene reveal about family dynamics?
  • How does humor help process difficult truths?
A Different Perspective

The anecdote mixes humor with heavy topics, which may dilute seriousness.

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