Top 25 Quotes by Christopher Paul Curtis of 31 - Page 2

No sir, I don't know why, but my eyes don't cry no more.

No sir, I don't know why, but my eyes don't cry no more.

Eye, Cry, Knows

Christopher Paul Curtis (2003). “Bud, Not Buddy”

Probably the only thing that isn't great is the time when I know I'm very close to finishing the actual writing of the story and I'm overcome by this sense of loss. I think it's because I know I won't be "talking" to the main character anymore, it's sort of like what you feel when you know a friend is moving away and you probably won't be seeing her again.

Christopher Paul Curtis

Moving, Character, Writing

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There's one good thing about getting in trouble: It seems like you do it in steps. It seems like you don't just end up in trouble but that you kind of ease yourself into it. It also seems like the worse the trouble is that you get into, the more steps it takes to get there. Sort of like you're getting a bunch of little warnings on the way; sort of like if you really wanted to you could turn around.

Christopher Paul Curtis

Life, Warning, Ease

Christopher Paul Curtis (1997). “The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963: A Novel”, Yearling Books

Byron says he won't go there. He give Kenny and Joey a story about "Wool Pooh," the supposed evil twin of Winnie-the-Pooh. They believe him, but Kenny still wants to go.

Christopher Paul Curtis

Believe, Evil, Giving

Every encounter with a woman must be viewed as a negotiation, ... the difference being instead of coaxing them off rooftops, you're coaxing them into romance. And remember, the negotiator is always in control.

Christopher Paul Curtis

Differences, Romance, Encounters