“As much as we'd like to think life is sacred, there's not a lot of evi...” — Chris Crutcher Quote

“As much as we'd like to think life is sacred, there's not a lot of evidence for that. The universe is maddeningly casual, giving and taking it.”

“Certainly working with teens keeps me up to date with language and with certain kinds of thinking. I often feel like I have to go back to that 17-year-old Chris Crutcher, and that forms the core voice. I can draw on teens from 1964 to 2001 to find a part of the voice I need.”

“Athletics carries its own set of truths, and those truths are diminished when manipulated by people with agendas.”

“Is the casual objectification of women so commonplace that we should all just suck it up, roll over, and accept defeat? I hope not.”

“I'm a compulsive note-taker, and I used to feel self-conscious about pulling out my little notebook and taking notes during a casual conversation. Then I noticed that people really seemed to enjoy it; the fact that I was taking notes made their remarks seem particularly insightful or valuable. Now I don't hold myself back.”

“I'm a pretty casual dresser. At home, it's probably whatever is functional to relax in, whether it's a pair of sweats or a pair of jeans.”