Why We Fly Quotes

“Not sure which is worse.” I wave my hand in front of my nose.”
― Kimberly Jones, Why We Fly

“I listen. And then, to my surprise, he lifts his arm and sniffs his pit. “It’s not that bad.” “What?” “Before, you said I smelled. But it’s not that bad. Not like after practice, anyway.” I shake my head. “Well, PT’s probably not as demanding as Coach Brown’s two-a-days. But you still smell.” “Harsh, Greenberg. Harsh. And I used some Axe too.”
― Kimberly Jones, Why We Fly

“I. Will. Fly. Again. Every word is a squat, and every squat is a word. The mantra keeps me going, balancing on the stability ball as my physical therapist, Elliot, counts reps. That promise to myself holds my back straight and my hands steepled in front of me, even as my thighs burn and my knees shake. I. Will. Fly. Again. Every part of me hurts. I can’t squat—not even one more time—and I think a headache might be starting. I want to stop. I need to stop. But Elliot is still counting.”
― Kimberly Jones, Why We Fly