Antony John > Quotes

“Don’t worry about wanting to change; start worrying when you don’t feel like changing anymore. And in the meantime, enjoy every version of yourself you ever meet, because not everybody who discovers their true identity likes what they find.”
― Antony John, Five Flavors of Dumb

“He was depressed. He was addicted to heroin. And I think there comes a time when all the beauty in the world just isn’t enough.”
― Antony John, Five Flavors of Dumb

“COOL·NESS [KOOL-NIS] -noun
CATCHING your mom gazing at the crazy crowd like she finally gets it
WATCHING your dad head-banging like he’s Finn’s twin brother
LEARNING that your new friends Tash and Kallie are a thousand times more complicated than you realized, and loving them for it
FEELING every one of your boyfriend’s pounding drumbeats, and thinking it’s the most romantic music ever written
REALIZING you’re completely unique . . . even in a crowd”
― Antony John, Five Flavors of Dumb

“Realizing you're completely unique... even in a crowd”
― Antony John

“Not at all. It's why people come. They say it's about looking smart, or beautiful, or professional, but it's not. Gray-haired ladies try to recapture their former brunette. Brunettes want to go blond. Other women go for colors that don't arise in
nature. Each group thinks it's completely different than the others, but I don't see it that way. I've watched them looking at themselves in the mirror, and they're not interested in conforming or rebelling, they just want to walk out of here feeling like themselves again.”
― Antony John, Five Flavors of Dumb

“Music. It’s not about those things. It’s about a feeling. It’s about expressing yourself. It’s about letting go.”
― Antony John, Five Flavors of Dumb

“How did he keep playing when money got
really tight, and there was no more food in the house? How did he play on when it became clear he was flunking out of school? Was music really enough when the whole world seemed to be collapsing around him? Or was it just the only thing left?”
― Antony John, Five Flavors of Dumb

“He cupped my face between his hands, and when our lips touched, his skin felt soft and warm. It was the smallest,
gentlest, most earth-shattering kiss in the long and glorious history of kisses, and it took my breath away.”
― Antony John, Five Flavors of Dumb

“It's so much easier to let people down than to stay strong.”
― Antony John, Thou Shalt Not Road Trip

“They need to practice harder," he said. 'If they're really going to do this, they need to work much harder.'

'They will," I assured him. 'But they got better, right?'

Baz laughed. 'Are you going to stand in front of them during their gigs too? If so, make sure you get equal billing. People will pay a lot to see the girl with the broom.”
― Antony John, Five Flavors of Dumb

“For thirty minutes I sat back and felt the glimmer of pride that historically precedes the most catastrophic falls.”
― Antony John, Five Flavors of Dumb

“I bit my lip. 'Come on then, you dirty old man.' I stepped forward and smacked a kiss on Baz's lips. He looked petrified. The secretary looked horrified. I felt vindicated. 'Run along now, Daddy.' I said.”
― Antony John

“Luke, some truly idiotic people have said some truly inspired things. Are we supposed to ignore their words because they couldn't live up to them?”
― Antony John, Thou Shalt Not Road Trip

“...bands fall out. But at the end of the day, they're like family. You get back together because you have to, because you're stronger together than you are apart.”
― Antony John, Five Flavors of Dumb

“I felt every part of that animal music, felt it eat me up and spit me out, and what emerged was a me a thousand times more powerful than Piper Vaughan. I was Piper Vaughan, guitar hero - spiritual descendant of Jimi Hendrix and proponent of pure anarchy. And I ROCKED.”
― Antony John

“But you're worrying about the wrong thing. Don't worry about wanting to change; start worrying when you don't feel like changing anymore. And in the meantime, enjoy every version of yourself you ever meet, because not everybody who discovers their true identity likes what they find.”
― Antony John, Five Flavors of Dumb

“Don't worry about wanting to change; start worrying when you don't feel like changing anymore. And in the meantime, enjoy every version of yourself you ever meet, because not everybody who discovers their true identity likes what they find.”
― Antony John, Five Flavors of Dumb

“Don't worry about wanting to change; start worrying when you don't feel like changing anymore. And in the meantime, enjoy every version of yourself you ever meet, because not everybody who discovers their true identity likes what they find.”
― Antony John, Five Flavors of Dumb

“Hey, O Holy One, if the only people you want to read your book are the ones who already agree with everything in it, what was your point in the first place? Isn't the goal to reach non-believers?”
― Antony John, Thou Shalt Not Road Trip

“It was my turn to speak now, but I said nothing, because the truth would only hurt her. In spite of everything, silence - another lie - was the kindest thing I could offer.”
― Antony John, Elemental

“We make decisions, and we live with them. No matter how much we regret them.”
― Antony John, Elemental

“The more cynical you get - the more you doubt everything - the closer you get to the truth.”
― Antony John, Elemental

“Piper: But he had so many fans, so much money.
Kallie: I don't think anyone who's motivated by fan or money will ever get it.
Piper: Get what?
Kallie: Music. It's not about those things. It's about a feeling. It's about expressing yourself. It's about letting go.”
― Antony John, Five Flavors of Dumb

“Everyone works hard for colony. Including [Redacted]. But all your father sees is a boy with no element. Whereas I see a carpenter and a tracker. I see someone who notices contours on the beach, channels in the sand, weakness in the cabins. Relying on our elements has made us careless - your father most of all. I'm more than just my element; and if you had one, you would be, too. Don't forget that.”
― Antony John, Elemental

“You should enjoy being young. You have people who care for you. Food to eat. All we ask is that you listen and learn. There's time enough of you to become an Apprentice, to take on that responsibility.”
― Antony John, Elemental

“All of us fear things we don't understand, or can't explain.”
― Antony John, Elemental

“- And you, you ask too many questions. -

- And get too few honest answers. -”
― Antony John, Elemental

“And you, you ask too many questions.'

'And get too few honest answers.”
― Antony John, Elemental

“Then he said I was a plague too - different, but just as destructive. I think they keep us apart because they're afraid I'll influence you.”
― Antony John, Elemental

“No one doubted her bravery, but courage didn't guarantee safety. If anything, her fearlessness might put her at even greater risk.”
― Antony John, Elemental