Normal Quotes

“But I know from experience that some wounds, they're permanent - that even if they heal, they scar so profoundly that you are never, ever okay again.”
― Danielle Pearl, Normal

“Don't you look at me like that, Ror," he whispers. I meet his eyes again. "Like what?" He stares at me a moment, then shakes his head as if to clear it.”
― Danielle Pearl, Normal

“But while Sam may not know what happened, he's witnessed the scars. Not the physical scar, but the emotional ones. And those are far deeper. ****”
― Danielle Pearl, Normal

“But I'm not normal. I'm so glad I'm medicated right now.”
― Danielle Pearl, Normal

“You got me, Rory girl. You'll always have me. I love you so damn much - I ain't ever gonna leave you,”
― Danielle Pearl, Normal

“She's not talking to you, is she?" No, Queen Bee would expect more loyalty from her subjects. She wouldn't anyone how rare such a simple moral choice is, particularly in high school, and grateful I am. "All the same, thanks." Dave interrupts us by coming”
― Danielle Pearl, Normal

“When people think you're trying, they think you're looking for something. And I'm looking for nothing.”
― Danielle Pearl, Normal

“I must admit, it gives me some satisfaction that my life isn't the only one that was irrevocably altered by him and what he did. I ruined his life too, or so he, and everyone else in town, screamed from the rooftops. And, vengefully, I wish it were true - I wish I had the power to ruin his life. But the truth is, he ruined his own damned life. Right”
― Danielle Pearl, Normal

“He smiles. "You know, your accent comes out when you get mad." "I know." "I like it. It's... cute." "Well, kind sir, I'm glad you found it entertainin'," I joke, exaggerating my accent for his benefit, and he lets out a loud, genuine chuckle. It's positively musical - a melody of warmth and light”
― Danielle Pearl, Normal

“Plastering on my "everything is okay" fake smile is too much right now, so I make every effort just to keep my lips from slipping into their default frown.”
― Danielle Pearl, Normal

“When people think you're trying, they think you're looking for something. And I'm looking for nothing. When”
― Danielle Pearl, Normal