5 Quotes & Sayings By Maya Van Wagenen

Maya Van Wagenen is a writer and editor based in Brooklyn, New York. She is the author of the novel, "The Night We Said Yes," and the memoir, "Bottled." Her writing has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, The Oxford American, Salon, and The Rumpus. Her essays have been featured in The Best American Essays and Best American Travel Writing. She has worked as a personal assistant for artists such as Joan Didion and John Waters and at literary agencies including ICM and DGA Literary Management Read more

Van Wagenen is also an editor at Open Road Media.

No popularity exists when tragedy strikes. All that's left are...
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No popularity exists when tragedy strikes. All that's left are human hearts and love and ache. We all love each other, deep down, and when we see another soul in pain we can't help but hurt too. Maya Van Wagenen
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If you haven't guessed yet, my family is made up of ultra-nerds. This is not necessarily a bad thing. We play games like Scrabble and watch documentaries together. I have always known that I am going to college. Yet, there are times when it can get a little embarrassing. As Mom admits, "Re-enacting is the final step before Star Trek conventions." In a couple of years, my family will probably be doing that, too. Maya Van Wagenen
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This is the time to remember that I’m the protagonist in my own story, facing every challenge with grace and wit. Maya Van Wagenen
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Real popularity is taking the time to love others, reaching out, and never being afraid to be the first one dancing. REMEMBER THE GIRL IN PEARLS. Maya Van Wagenen