Tweeky Dave 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

“I show Dave the dummy for my book. He reads every bit of writing, looks at every picture, and asks no questions. When he's done, he wipes his hands on the book.”
― Jim Goldberg, Raised by Wolves