“ Justin, honey, you were my very first kiss. My very first hand to hold. But you were nothing more than an average guy. And I don't say that to be mean- I don't. There was just something about you that… Jay Asher
“ I think there's always room for humor, especially when you're talking about really serious issues. Jay Asher
“ I had written a book that dealt with really serious issues. Was anybody going to want to read a Christmas love story from me? Jay Asher
“ It seems like whenever a big newspaper or TV show talks about teen literature, they focus on dark books or vampire books. It's kind of this cliche. It seems like the only time adults pay attention is… Jay Asher
“ And it feels strange, almost sad, to walk through ther empty halls. Each step I take sounds so lonely. Jay Asher
“ I thought I was going to be known for my humor. But then I had an idea for a story, which was absolutely not humorous. But, of course, that's the one that sells and becomes big. Jay Asher
“ Here's a tip. If you touch a girl, even as joke, and she pushes you off, leave... her... alone. Don't touch her. Anywhere! Just stop. Your touch does nothing but sicken her. Jay Asher
“ You okay?”It’s a residential street, but it’s not the street of the party.I shake my head no.“Are you going to be okay?” he asks.I lean back, resting my head against the seat, and close my eyes. “I mi… Jay Asher
“ After your visits, I twisted my blinds shut every night. I locked out the stars and I never saw lightning again. Each night, I simply turned out the lights and went to bed. Jay Asher
“ You can't stop the futureYou can't rewind the pastThe only way to learn the secret...is to press play. Jay Asher
“ Or deep down, maybe there was more. Maybe I wanted someone to figure out who wrote the note and secretly come to my rescue.Maybe. I don’t know. But I was careful never to give myself away. Jay Asher
