Jim Goldberg Quotes

“I don't know why he isn't dead, maybe he's lucky. Certainly his physical self is dead. Before the streets, drugs, IV use, and hustling -medically - his body is not right.
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So there is some will to live in him, to pass on his knowledge and good nature. It's a mystery. Dave is an inspiration to people. He is society's throw-away.”
― Jim Goldberg, Raised by Wolves

“I mean, they say they've gotta change the street kids' lives. Well, that's true. But you can't take somebody from point A to point Z overnight. You can't make me a fucking suburban teenager now, after what's gone down. It'll never happen.”
― Jim Goldberg, Raised by Wolves

“Quit looking for an answer, Jim. There fuckin' ain't one. Fuck yeah, I'm still looking for God's telephone number.”
― Jim Goldberg, Raised by Wolves

“Dave: ''Will you ever be happy Echo?''
Echo: ''I don’t know I haven’t tried it yet.''
Dave: ''Let’s give it a shot together.''
Echo: ''Let’s spread fire instead.”
― Jim Goldberg, Raised by Wolves