This Bright Future Quotes

“And it sounds strange to say, but the good memories are the ones that make me sad. It makes me sad that the most precious memories of my childhood are the ones that the average person would throw away.”
― Bobby Hall, This Bright Future: A Memoir

“It’s not a contest about who’s got it the worst, and the difference is: I’m not angry at you for having your experience, so why are you angry at me for having mine?”
― Bobby Hall, This Bright Future: A Memoir

“Today I’m glad I have the name. I’m glad my mother gave me something so unique and so special. Over the years I’ve grown to understand you can’t fit in and stand out at the same time, but back then all I wanted was to fit in.”
― Bobby Hall, This Bright Future: A Memoir

“The bad memories outweigh the good, by far, but they don't hurt as much anymore. I've dealt with them. I understand them.”
― Bobby Hall, This Bright Future: A Memoir

“Still, even though the good memories hurt, I cherish them and hold onto them because they're the only ones I have.”
― Bobby Hall, This Bright Future: A Memoir