Joanne MacNevin

“The melody is a simple repetition, a catchy, easy-breezy tune, but soon breaks into improvised solos. As Alexander plays, Karina closes her eyes, and the notes become a summer-evening stroll down a country road drenched in moonlight, more of a mood than a melody, sultry and slow, in no hurry at all. Softened by vodka, she rides the notes, allowing herself to be carried, and her blood is flowing hotter. She’s turned on.”
― Lisa Genova, Every Note Played

“It's ironic that we rush through being "single" as if it's some disease or malady to get rid of or overcome. The truth is, most likely, one day you will meet someone and it will be gone. And once it's gone, it's really gone! Why does no one tell us how important it is to enjoy being single and being by yourself? That time is defining and amazing and nothing to "sure". It is being alone that will actually set you up the best for being with someone else.”
― Drew Barrymore, Wildflower

“Sometimes you risk everything for a life worth living, even if you're not the one that'll be alive to see it.”
― Cherie Dimaline, The Marrow Thieves

“My lesson here was you do not give up. You hold yourself accountable. You stay grateful. You hold on tight to your friends.”
― Drew Barrymore, Wildflower