Any writer my age almost can't get away from being influenced by Kurt Vonnegut, partially because of his simple, clear way of stating things. To read Vonnegut is to learn how to use economy words. Chris Crutcher agecleareconomy Change image and share on social
Sometimes a book is better than it ever had a right to be because of the history the reader brings to the reading and because of the methods educators use to bring a particular story alive. Chris Crutcher alivebookbring Change image and share on social
If we're going to make a real dent in the bullying issue, we're going to have to address the bullies themselves: find ways to help empower them that don't include allowing them to be predators or to simply be punished. Chris Crutcher addressallowbully share on social
It's hard to imagine my life not writing. I love it. Chris Crutcher hardimaginelife Change image and share on social
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. Chris Crutcher casualevidencegive Change image and share on social
It seems to me if you don't know anything about child development you shouldn't intimate in your 'reporting' that you do. Chris Crutcher childdevelopmentintimate Change image and share on social
The kids you turn your backs on when you take away their stories are the ones who lose, as well as you as a community of adults who may appear to fear their truths. Chris Crutcher adultbackcommunity Change image and share on social
When I turned 50, I realized I was now going to start counting backwards in terms of the years I had left. Then I turned 60, and I just stopped counting. I don't have a fear of death, but I have an awareness that there's a time limit. Chris Crutcher awarenessbackwardscount share on social
The frustration for a parent is that you might be available all the time, but the kid may approach you only about 10% of the time. Chris Crutcher approachfrustrationkid Change image and share on social
A sport has its own built-in integrity - doesn't need an artificial one. Chris Crutcher artificialbuildintegrity Change image and share on social