Racing the Rain Quotes

“This morning in the auditorium we will see a movie from the United States Office of Civil Defense featuring Bert, the civil defense turtle.”
― John L. Parker Jr., Racing the Rain

“Cassidy readily understood that most dreamy high school thespians would not become international movie stars; most tots prancing across stages wearing rhinestone tiaras would not become Miss America; most ROTC standouts would not become heroes or astronauts.

But at the same time he was pretty sure that a few would. He had to believe in his heart that some of them would do these things. He understood that, even if Gary Castleton did not.”
― John L. Parker Jr., Racing the Rain

“It’s a treat, being a long-distance runner, out in the world by yourself . . . —Alan Sillitoe, The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Runner”
― John L. Parker Jr., Racing the Rain