Spinning Quotes

“And that fact still made me want to scream with excitement.

I had a chance.

A chance to finally take control.

But I had to figure out how to do that. I had spent so long just letting things happen, and the idea of changing was exciting yet also completely terrifying.”
― Tillie Walden, Spinning

“I felt like I was sick. I refused to process anything, so I just let it all sit inside me and rot.”
― Tillie Walden, Spinning

“Do what you love and the money will come" -Mr. Williams”
― Tillie Walden, Spinning

“So I fell in love, over and over again, never once thinking it could ever be real.”
― Tillie Walden, Spinning

“And I found out quickly that a fancier school did not mean fewer bullies" -Tillie”
― Tillie Walden, Spinning

“... I think for some people the purpose of a memoir is to really display the facts, to share the story exactly how it hapopened. And while I worked to make sure this story was as honest as possible, that was never the point for me. This book was never about sharing memories; it was about sharing a feeling. I don't care what year the competition was it what dress I was actually wearing; I care about how it felt to be there; how it felt to win. And that's why I avoided all memorabilia. It seemed like driving to the rink to take a look of finding the pictures from my childhood iPhone would tell a different story, an external story. I wanted every moment in this book to come from my own head, with all its flaws and inconsistencies.”
― Tillie Walden, Spinning

“I never ignored the fact that I was attracted to them. I had known I was gay since I was 5. Now I was almost 12. A teacher's aide had shown me how to hold your sleeve when you put your jacket on. I still remember her hands on my shoulders. I didn't have a word to describe it yet, but in that moment I knew.”
― Tillie Walden, Spinning

“Tillie: "I think I might do something with art."

Victoria: "You've always liked it, haven't you?"

Tillie: "I dunno. I don't feel this huge passion. It's just ... [sic.] when I start a drawing, I want to finish it.”
― Tillie Walden, Spinning