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There is nothing like mortal fear to galvanize a friendship. ”
Just to have the opportunity to play an American in America is a dream come true for me. ”
Peer pressure and social norms are powerful influences on behaviour, and they are classic excuses. ”
There isn't a way to depict the gay community without at least mentioning the existence of online dating apps like Grindr. ”
You see everyone's true colors in a rehearsal. ”
I think the gay community is made up of so many little different things, different parts, different people... I think that can be quite hard for people. You think you've found your tribe, but actually, that isn't your tribe, and then you have to keep searching for what kind of makes sense. ”
If you're struggling, it's easy to feel powerless until you take control of it and assert what you want. I can understand that feeling. I can understand how it feels to be alone, to not want to get help from people and to not trust people who are actually wanting the best for you. I feel like that's true for a lot of people, actually. ”
I'm all about entertaining and keeping a reader on the edge of their seat, so to me, the social issues have to be meaningful and give the book what's really 'at stake,' but ultimately it's not about them - it's always a personal story of everyday people thrust into life-threatening situations and having to perform heroic acts. ”
People are entitled to their friendships, and we're all entitled to be disappointed by our friends when they disappoint us. ”
I love that idea that if you know someone's story, it's impossible not to love them. This is potentially hokey but incredibly true, as far as I'm concerned. ”