Life Lessons Quotes

“That's part of being gay, you know. It's not just who you want in bed. It's who your emotional relationships are with the other twenty-three hours of the day, whose arms you want around you when life hands you shit.”
― Kaje Harper, Life Lessons

“Mark Twain said, two people can keep a secret if one of them is dead.”
― Kaje Harper, Life Lessons

“you’ve been all black and white, like Kansas. It’s time to get back to Oz. Enjoy the colors.”
― Kaje Harper, Life Lessons

“Anna glanced over at her father and Mac added, “Sometimes it’s like that. Some boys want to date other boys, and some girls like other girls best. As long as people are happy, it all works out.”
― Kaje Harper, Life Lessons

“Mac blinked. That smile should be registered as a deadly weapon.”
― Kaje Harper, Life Lessons

“There’s never been anyone I could go to, to just be myself.”
― Kaje Harper, Life Lessons

“The whole room said, "Admire without touching anything and then get out.”
― Kaje Harper, Life Lessons

“Kids were an antidote for darkness, Tony thought. The way they ran and laughed, you had to believe in happy endings.”
― Kaje Harper, Life Lessons

“I want you, here, with me, before I close my eyes.” “That you have,” Mac said.”
― Kaje Harper, Life Lessons

“It wasn’t about sex, it was about comfort.”
― Kaje Harper, Life Lessons

“Someday,” Mac said almost inaudibly. Tony turned to see the big man’s eyes fixed on the same couple. To his surprise, Mac went on, “Someday two guys will be able to kiss like that, in front of all the world.” “But not today,” Tony muttered. “I can’t. You know I can’t.” I know you won’t. Mac had his reasons, Tony understood that. It didn’t make it easy, though.”
― Kaje Harper, Life Lessons

“When he went into that bar and saw Tony there with somebody, his head close to a handsome blond one, his hand on the man’s arm, Mac had been so…jealous.”
― Kaje Harper, Life Lessons

“Hey!” Marty protested. “I have the best gaydar around.”
“Except when you’re wrong. Like that construction worker?”
“I’m not wrong just because they won’t admit it.”
― Kaje Harper, Life Lessons