Yudy

“When I only begin to read, I forget I'm on this world. It lifts me on wings with high thoughts.”
― Anzia Yezierska

“Was there anyone before you?

You might have thought so at the the time.

I feel like no one's ever loved me before.

I'm sure they did their best, but you always belonged to me.”
― C.D. Reiss, Resist

“Oh god, Anabeth,” Ellie muttered. “Your whole life is based around sex.” “So?” she shot back. “It’s better than having sex with fictional characters!” Ellie shot up out of my desk chair. “I do not have sex with fictional characters!” “Oh puh-lease, I’ve seen the books you read, all big muscley men and virginal women and steamy sex. Why else would you read that crap if not to get off?”
― Madeline Sheehan, Unbeautifully