The Slam Quotes

“To me, a disability is about what is missing. But with Adelaide, it’s more about what is abundant than what is missing… an over-expression of the very traits that make us all unique.”
― Haleigh Lovell, The Slam

“Some stars are so far away it takes eternities for their light to reach us here on earth, and by the time they do, some of them are already dead. Think of the light you see as their spirits, their souls. Their bodies have long faded into the distant galaxy. So if you want to see ghosts, all you have to do is gaze up into the night sky and you’ll see them...”
― Haleigh Lovell, The Slam

“What’s normal anyway? That’s just a setting on my washing machine. Totally mundane if you ask me!”
― Haleigh Lovell, The Slam

“money can buy you happiness if you spend it on moments and experiences, rather than on material things.”
― Haleigh Lovell, The Slam

“And sometimes the world can be an amazing place when you’re slightly strange.”
― Haleigh Lovell, The Slam

“Adding words to the Microsoft dictionary.” Her soft lips parted in concentration. “I can’t stand those little red lines that tell me I’m wrong.”
― Haleigh Lovell, The Slam

“The auditorium quickly filled up and yet no one was really talking. There were no cliques of girls flipping their hair, discussing makeup, and shrieking at each other about last night’s party. There were no packs of pretty boys slapping high-fives and calling each other bro. It seemed as if no one cared about trying to look hip or cool or popular. No one cared. No one cared about each other. No one cared about me. No one cared. Period. It was sublimely surreal. If only high school was like this. Tears pricked my eyes and I almost started sobbing with relief.”
― Haleigh Lovell, The Slam

“I think the biggest mistake the Paleo diet has ever made is calling itself Paleo.” “Yesssssss!” Edric pumped his fist in the air. “I agree! I pick out food based on a simple philosophy—if it doesn’t have any nutritional value, I don’t eat it. And guess what, people? It results in a diet that’s similar to the Paleo diet... meat, fruits, veggies, and minimal carbs. Five years ago, that was just called eating healthy. Now I get lumped in with all these assholes.” He chuckled.”
― Haleigh Lovell, The Slam