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
What I hope my writing reflects... is a sense of the connections between all human beings... and a different perspective on the true nature of courage. For me, those are things worth exploring and writing about. Chris Crutcher beingconnectioncourage share on social
I can't think of a subject that is taboo for me, unless it's one I simply don't know anything about. Chris Crutcher simplysubjecttaboo Change image and share on social
If we are to stop bullying in schools, we have to start with teachers and administrators. If we want to stop it, we have to stop it. Chris Crutcher administratorbullyschool Change image and share on social
Censors can make a case for zero tolerance in language. They can make the argument that since we don't allow our children to use that language in schools, we also shouldn't give them stories in which it is used. Chris Crutcher argumentcasecensor share on social
It's hard to imagine my life not writing. I love it. Chris Crutcher hardimaginelife Change image and share on social
I want to look at this character from all points of view. I know I don't want to make them all good or all bad or all anything... the story itself often helps create the character. Chris Crutcher badcharactercreate Change image and share on social
The value of a story like 'Deadline' is kids get to look at death at the perfect distance. They can put the book down. They can experience the story, rub up against it, but it's not real life. Chris Crutcher bookdeadlinedeath Change image and share on social
My years as a therapist working with abuse and neglect families taught me at least one important lesson for my own life. Never judge until you can see through the eyes of that person you are judging, and then... never judge. Chris Crutcher abuseeyefamily share on social
Nothing about life is sacred until we make it so. Chris Crutcher lifemakesacred Change image and share on social
