"The way to real growth is not to become more powerful or more famous, but to become more human and more tolerant."

“Don't take anyone's writing advice too seriously.”

“I like movies about people and movies with characters; that's what I'm drawn to as a person who likes to create these characters within the story, but I like it all, really.”

“You've got to really be able to accept the rejection.”

“Taking risks is not being suicidal. Otherwise, skydivers need serious help.”

“I hated singing. I wanted to be an actress. But I don't think I'd have made it any other way.”

“All these weirdos, and me getting a little better every day right in the midst of them. I had never known, never even imagined for a heartbeat, that there might be a place for people like us.”

Source : Denis Johnson (2009). “Jesus' Son: Stories”, p.91, Macmillan

“Storms draw something out of us that calm seas don't.”

“I, retired in prayer, will always be with you, and together we will move ahead with the Lord in certainty. The Lord is victorious.”