Oftentimes when you see adaptations of books you like, you're let down. As an author, you assume that they are going to suck. A little bit of hope is dangerous. Gayle Forman adaptationassumeauthor Change image and share on social
People have told me that they cannot put down 'If I Stay' after reading it, and readers have become very invested in the love story between Adam and Mia. Gayle Forman adaminvestlove Change image and share on social
I don't think I tell stories of tragedy. I think I tell stories of love. Even though you're full of tears, I hope that you leave the theatre with your heart feeling like it's going to explode out of your chest. And yes, you've been through the tragedy, but it's ultimately hope that I think you're left with. Gayle Forman chestexplodefelt share on social
When I was really young, I wanted to grow up and be the sun. Which shows an early penchant for ambition or narcissism or grandiosity or delusion - all of which are bellwethers for becoming a writer. Gayle Forman ambitionbellwetherdelusion Change image and share on social
Most writers have no idea how to make a film. It's a totally different skill set. Nor is it just to translate exactly what's on the page directly on to the screen - because that would be terrible. It would be five hours long, and the structure would be a mess. But the writers know the characters and the story. Gayle Forman characterdirectlyfilm share on social
'Twilight' is a breathlessly addictive read with a love story that sucks people in. Gayle Forman addictivebreathlesslylove Change image and share on social
My husband is a former rocker and in charge of our humungous music collection, and I've recently been asking him for classical music. Gayle Forman chargeclassicalcollection Change image and share on social
As we get older, we tend to think it is less OK to be vulnerable and to feel what we feel. It's kind of bull. We all still feel things pretty deeply. It just becomes less socially acceptable to express that. Gayle Forman acceptablebulldeeply share on social
In order that people who suffer from depression seek treatment without a second thought, the stigmas must further fall until we reach a point in time when that person with leukemia and that person with depression both receive the same level of sympathy and the same level of rigorous treatment. Both people deserve it. Gayle Forman depressiondeservefall share on social
People often call 'If I Stay' my baby novel, and I have to correct them. It's not my first book. It's just the first one anybody paid attention to. Gayle Forman attentionbabybook Change image and share on social