Tim Federle Quotes & Sayings

Are we absolutely certain that Becky Albertalli didn't just steal the diary of a hilariously observant teenage boy? Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda is a pitch-perfect triumph of wit and wordplay that feels timelessly, effortlessly now. — Tim Federle

'Five, Six, Seven, Nate!' opens on my 13-year-old protagonist packing up a duffel bag and bidding his Midwestern town goodbye, heading off to start rehearsals for his New York City debut in 'E.T.: The Musical.' — Tim Federle

Basically the most fun part about the first day of anything is buying all the supplies. — Tim Federle

The thing I miss about performing is being with people. — Tim Federle

You can't tell the story of a 13-year-old boy who knows every lyric to 'Phantom of the Opera' without also referencing how much teasing he gets at school. — Tim Federle

The biggest difference in writing a sequel is that now there are expectations. But also - and this is the awesome part - now there are fans, too! — Tim Federle

My mother had a book club that would dissolve into opening wine. — Tim Federle

The coolest thing you can become is yourself. — Tim Federle

But you should see the sky tonight.
Screw your astrology apps. Screw your games. Look up sometime. There is a whole wing of positive psychology--my therapist told me--that says the greatest way to affect your outlook on life is to consider what you already have more than what you don't have. And so I might not have a cell phone on me, or a sister at home, or a Dad at all, or a future, but holy shit I have the sky. — Tim Federle

My dream is to try to reach as many kids and readers who might need an unlikely hero to connect to. — Tim Federle