12 Quotes & Sayings By Joey Comeau

Born and raised in New York City, Joey Comeau began writing and illustrating picture books at age ten. He now lives in Brooklyn with his wife, two kids, and two cats. He's written and illustrated over thirty-five books for children and young adults, including the New York Times bestseller The Hostile Hospital (Houghton Mifflin), as well as such titles as The Goldfish (Ecco) and The Boy Who Died Wolf (Little Simon). Joey's work has been translated into more than a dozen languages Read more

 

I can't believe he stabbed the guy. Eight years old....
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I can't believe he stabbed the guy. Eight years old. I'm the most irresponsible kidnapper ever. Joey Comeau
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There's something not quite Christian about it, " Tony said. He sat back in his chair and looked up to where his Bible sat on the shelf. "I can't put my finger on why exactly, but it doesn't seem right for a couple of young ladies to be out there in the middle of the night, obsessing over their telescopes. Joey Comeau
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Wait, " I say. "Aren't soulmates supposed to be perfect? What if you find yours and shes not a virgin, not even a girl? What if he's a fixer upper? What if he has an STD? Joey Comeau
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Having all the answers just means you've been asking boring questions. Joey Comeau
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It doesn't matter if the glass is half full or half empty. I am gonna drink it through this crazy straw. Joey Comeau
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I think it would be cool if we wore suits while we committed these violent acts of retribution. Not fancy suits. No. Cheap suits that we won't mind ruining. Then if we're caught by the police, well, think how amazing we'll look! All bloody and torn and grizzled. Plus, suits look official. They would add an air of credibility to our campaign of blood drenched disproportionate responses. Joey Comeau
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I love those dark moments in Peanuts. I love that they're in there, that Charles Schulz put the sad lonely bits of himself into the comic. I love the silliness too, the dancing Snoopy strips. The little boy Rerun drawing "basement" comics about Tarzan fighting Daffy Duck in a helicopter. Those are the bits that keep me reading. The funny parts! The fun parts. The silly bits that don't make any sense. And when I get to the sad lonely Peppermint Patty standing in a field wondering why nobody shook hands and said "good game, " well, it works because that's not all she was. I try to think that way about everything. That's the kind of person I want to be. . Joey Comeau
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She needs you, Dad, " Julia says. "She has unfinished business in this world."" What is the matter with you?" Charlie asks his daughter. "Any sane person would have told me to go to the doctor. I'm seeing a headless apparition every day. Maybe my medications are conflicting. You should see the list of side effects on this stuff. Joey Comeau
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I break into heterosexual houses so I can masturbate in their heterosexual kitchens Joey Comeau
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We are terrible for each other, and, yes, we are a disaster. But tell me your heart doesn't race for a hurricane or a burning building. I'd rather die terrified than live forever. Joey Comeau
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Kissing girls is easy, like breaking windows. Joey Comeau