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Favorite Kyra Quote

By: Fanboy107
on Fri June 26, 2009, 12:50:19

I sort of think of it as her motto:
“Other people are just… there. If they aren’t helping, they’re just in the way. Weave around them, knowck them over, do whatever you have to, but get past them.”
🙂

Contest

By: Dana Magee
on Fri June 26, 2009, 13:21:27

“Other people are just…there[…]If they aren’t helping, they’re just in the way. Weave around them, knock them over, do whatever you have to, but get past them.”#ggr-arc

Re: Win the Goth Girl Rising ARC!

By: Barry
on Fri June 26, 2009, 13:22:39

Hmm… I’m sensing a trend! 😉

Kyra Quote

By: Jeff Peterson
on Fri June 26, 2009, 14:37:10

“It’s like I said before. People suck. Period. They’re stupid and clueless and when you tell them that they’re stupid and clueless, they just get pissed off because they know it’s the truth and they can’t be bothered to change it.”

Ms. Dana!

By: Fanboy107
on Fri June 26, 2009, 14:58:04

Copycat! XP Mr. Lyga, may I change mine then, for the sake of being original? It’d be my second-favorite quote, lol.

Re: Win the Goth Girl Rising ARC!

By: Barry
on Fri June 26, 2009, 15:16:57

@Fanboy107: LOL, if you want to, sure. But duplicates are FINE, everyone. After all, there’s only so much dialogue in the book!

Kyra Quote

By: Nicole Dobshinsky
on Fri June 26, 2009, 16:43:22

“Go to hell,” she says. She doesn’t say it loud. Or with anger. Or with venom. She says it with exhaustion. And she walks out of the room and up the stairs and out the front door.
So, it’s short but I love how it still has a HUGE effect.

Kyra quote

By: Josie
on Fri June 26, 2009, 23:37:56

We watch each other over the phone for a second. Her cigarette hangs from the corner of her mouth. She snaps the phone shut, and tucks it away, the taps her cigarette’s ash off and sucks in more smoke. “I don’t know. I really don’t. Like I said: noble. Indian warrior. All that shit. I figured… I figured I’d take a picture of it. Keep it to prove to myself that not everyone in that place”- she gestures vaguely in the direction of the high school-“is a Neanderthal.”
I also like “faceless, anonymous sock puppets. Isn’t that like saying the same thing three different ways?”

Mr.Fanboy107

By: Dana Magee
on Sat June 27, 2009, 02:30:12

I infact did not copy 😛 Once when I saw this contest, I was like, “WOAH! Jizz in my pants. I have the perfect quote!”
I sent Barry that quote over facebook but then he told me to go send it to here so it was like, “KABAM!!” Great minds think alike 🙂

Contest, second entry!

By: Dana Magee
on Sat June 27, 2009, 02:44:06

WOAH! Since im on a roll and feel like amazing, Im gonna send in another quote, just for giggles. But if it wins o.O Then its not for giggles anymore, its serious stuff man. 😀
“God, what is with you? Can’t you get it? I thought you were different, but your not […] What the hell is it? What do you want from me? You want me to stop hiding my tits? You want me to wear tight sweaters so you can check ’em out? You want me to be normal? Is that what you want? […] You want me to jerk off so you can think of Dina while I do it? […] Yes, you would. You would. Because she’s perfect. She’s perfect and I’m broken. Just a broken piece of- Broken… […] You want to kiss me, don’t you? I can tell. You want to kiss me, but you’re not allowed[…] Go away […] I don’t need your help, Fanboy […] bite me, here. You think crying solves anything? I cried and my dad cried and we all cried when my mom died, and you think it solved anything at all? You think tinkerbell comes back? You think Jean Grey comes back as Phoenix? You think any of that stupid shit they’ve been cramming in your head since you could sit up straight is true? Do you? Welcome to the real world, Fanboy”
Sorry, but I love that part so much!! And its so true. So take that Fanboy107 :p Just a friendly compition. <3

Re: Win the Goth Girl Rising ARC!

By: Gabe Arellano
on Sat June 27, 2009, 06:20:54

darn.people got the BEST ones already :/
“I don’t just read Vertigo, fanboy. You ever hear of Sara Varon? Adrian Tomine? Chynna Clugston-Major? You ever read their stuff? That’s what I figured.”

Very Well Then!

By: Fanboy107
on Sat June 27, 2009, 09:48:03

Haha! Well, I thought I’d change my quote, since it’s ladies first, and it might be more fun if no one had the same quote, but since you’ve changed yours first, all is good. 😀 By the way, your Goth Girl impression is pretty good.

Fav Quote

By: sherry
on Sat June 27, 2009, 13:59:10

Yeah, this is my fave too! it’s sort of my unofficial motto now!”Other people are just… there. If they aren’t helping, they’re just in the way. Weave around them, knowck them over, do whatever you have to, but get past them.”

Contest Entry

By: Jori Nelson
on Sat June 27, 2009, 14:20:50

“Are you falling in love with me? […] Because you better not. I’m warning you.”

Contest Entry

By: Jori Nelson
on Sat June 27, 2009, 14:21:56

“Calm down, fanboy. Don’t blow a gaket ok?”

BoomShaBamm

By: Dana Magee
on Sat June 27, 2009, 14:30:03

Woah fanboy107, I excell. I go beyond and above man!
“Nice? Nice? That’s it? […] It’s a testament of stupidity is what it is. It used to be beautiful here. There was a pond down there. Then they built the houses back there, and the idiots who bought the houses decided that they didn’t want the pond because they were all afraid of mosquitoes bredding in it. So they drained it and figured they’d build a playground instead […] And look. No one could be bothered. They drained it, the imaginary mosiquito problem went away, and they couldnt be bothered to do anything else. So what could have been a little bit of unspoiled nature in the middle of the more stupid cookie-cutter houses, they made a dumb-ass swamp and fenced it in so the dumb-ass kids they all brred won’t accidentally fall in. People are stupid. People suck. Period”
btw, im just typing random quotes because I have this book memorized and I have nothing better to do with my life… I really probably should be working on my tarilor for the contest. Woah. I have it like half done but I need to get ma friends together for the pics and mini movies. Yes, i am e4xcelling for that one too : ) Woah. Holy Sh*t. That was ironic. The security code is Excell. Hahaha. Anyways, this is far long enough so ima go.

Quoting!

By: Seth
on Sat June 27, 2009, 18:32:12

my definite favorite is…
“If you have the balls to tell them to shove it, they crumble. Easy.”
and her cameo from Boy Toy:
“You seem happy coming out of there. Did he blow you, or was it the other way around?”

Re: Win the Goth Girl Rising ARC!

By: Barry
on Sat June 27, 2009, 18:36:07

@Seth: I was WONDERING if anyone would use her line from her Boy Toy cameo! Bravo, Seth!

You mean you don’t like Gaiman?

By: Violet
on Sun June 28, 2009, 17:01:16

“I like him fine. All the cool screen names were taken, so I went with Promethea. Is that all right? Do I pass your test, or do I have to name the founding members of the Legion of Super-Jackoffs?” (pg 55)
Because it’s voiced at the beginning of the Fanboy/Kyra relationship, setting the tone for what you can expect their conversations to be like: snarky, witty, and chock-full of comic references. Besides, I’m really just a fangirl at heart, and this is one of those instances where I giggle when I read it.

Favoruite Quote

By: Dana Magee
on Sun June 28, 2009, 20:19:01

okay so out of the ENTIRE book, my favourite quote is definatly:
“You want to kiss me, don’t you? I can tell. You want to kiss me, but you’re not allowed”

Mine are-

By: cassie
on Sun June 28, 2009, 22:26:25

“You think Tinkerbell comes back? You think Jean Grey comes back as Phoenix? You think any of that stupid shit they’ve been cramming into your head since you could sit up straight is true? Do you?Welcome to the real world, fanboy.”
and
“Hands off, you goddamn mutant!”

Memory Loss

By: Rynni
on Tue June 30, 2009, 16:26:44

I’m basing this off of memory so bare with me:
“You think I’m doing this for you? No, I’m doing it for this” as she holds up pages of Schemata at the convention.
Expresses many teenage relationships in my life.

You mean…?

By: Fanboy107
on Tue June 30, 2009, 17:30:37

This quote?:”I’m not here for you, dumb-ass. I’m here for that. I’m here because it’s better than you.”
Another one I always liked was this:”You get… you get like ninety-nine percent of it. I never knew a guy who… it just drives me friggiin’ crazy that you don’t get the last one percent.”

Fav Kyra Quote

By: Cat
on Tue June 30, 2009, 22:03:41

“Tough Titty!”
Defiantly my favorite!

Contest

By: Eleni
on Wed July 01, 2009, 13:00:23

“People are stupid. People suck. Period.”
-Very true Kyra lol

Simple but reminds me of my bf

By: Bella Rose
on Thu July 02, 2009, 00:24:40

I can’t believe I’ve met someone who hates people more than I do.

Hmmm…

By: Rynni
on Thu July 02, 2009, 13:45:25

Based off memory or looked up?
Surprise surprise you corrected me.

Kyra Quote

By: George Kulz
on Thu July 02, 2009, 14:42:06

“My sister’s a freakin’ pharmacy on spiked heels ever since she lost the kid.”
As callous as this quote is from her, it just struck me funny, I don’t know why. Also, it’s not the best quote of hers, the others I wanted to write were taken and I wanted to put up a different one.

I Wish

By: Fanboy107
on Thu July 02, 2009, 18:36:44

I wish I had that for memory, but that’s only Fanboy’s quotes. You know that. There’s the prior part when she calls Fanboy about the one Schemata scene, and says something similar, so I looked them both up. But you did specify at the convention, so I’m assuming that’s the one you meant. The other one was this:
“God, you’re so wrapped up in your own pathetic little fantasies that you can’t even see what’s going on in front of your face! This is a terrific graphic novel, but it has a problem and I’m trying to help you fix it! Do you understand that?””No. Why are you helping me if you don’t like me?””I’m not helping you! I’m helping the story.” and so on into the quote I previously posted. 🙂
“You’re lying. I can tell. I can tell when you’re lying.”

Actually–

By: Fanboy107
on Thu July 02, 2009, 19:21:11

There’s a THIRD one. Which is the closest, and probably the one you meant. Yeah, I know, I’m trying way too hard. But I love this story.
“You still don’t get it. Fine. I don’t give a shit. I’m not here for you, dumbass. I’m here for that. I’m here because it’s better than you. And I can’t believe that asshole doesn’t get it.”
Third time’s the charm. Hopefully. If not– I give up.

Re: Win the Goth Girl Rising ARC!

By: Marlena
on Fri July 03, 2009, 11:49:56

“So what could have been a little bit of unspoiled nature in the middle of the more stupid cookie-cutter houses, they made a dumb-ass swamp and fenced it in so the dumb-ass kids they all bred won’t accidentally fall in. People are stupid. People suck. Period.”
I live in a tourist town on the Jersey Shore, and I totally understand the feeling of watching the beauty of nature being ripped away by humans. Kyra’s a lot more pessimistic than I am, but at times, I can’t help but agree with her.

I’ve Already Seen This One Up Here…

By: Kathleen Brown
on Fri July 03, 2009, 14:04:05

but oh well;
“It’s like I said before. People suck. Period. They’re stupid and clueless and when you tell them that they’re stupid and clueless, they just get pissed off because they know it’s the truth and they can’t be bothered to change it.”

Re: Win the Goth Girl Rising ARC!

By: prodhi
on Sat July 04, 2009, 10:10:09

“Other people are just… there. If they aren’t helping, they’re just in the way. Weave around them, knock them over, do whatever you have to, but get past them.”
So, so true.

The Famous Kyra Quote

By: Libbey Stephens
on Mon July 06, 2009, 08:15:15

“God, what is with you? Can’t you get it? I thought you were different, but your not […] What the hell is it? What do you want from me? You want me to stop hiding my tits? You want me to wear tight sweaters so you can check ’em out? You want me to be normal? Is that what you want? […] You want me to jerk off so you can think of Dina while I do it? […] Yes, you would. You would. Because she’s perfect. She’s perfect and I’m broken. Just a broken piece of- Broken… […] You want to kiss me, don’t you? I can tell. You want to kiss me, but you’re not allowed[…] Go away […] I don’t need your help, Fanboy […] bite me, here. You think crying solves anything? I cried and my dad cried and we all cried when my mom died, and you think it solved anything at all? You think tinkerbell comes back? You think Jean Grey comes back as Phoenix? You think any of that stupid shit they’ve been cramming in your head since you could sit up straight is true? Do you? Welcome to the real world, Fanboy”
#ggr-arc

Favorite Kyra quote

By: Josh Sewell
on Thu July 09, 2009, 20:51:21

“I had to remind myself it was a guy writing a woman.” Just because it proves she is capable of changing her perceptions about life.

Winners?

By: Jonny
on Mon July 13, 2009, 03:45:52

this is not an contest entry but just wondering…will we have to wait UNTIL July 31st to see who wonor you already did?you said you’ll randomly select people while we’re waiting for the deadline so I’m not sure which to believe.

Re: Win the Goth Girl Rising ARC!

By: Barry
on Mon July 13, 2009, 11:44:40

@Jonny: The contest will end on July 31. I’ll probably announce the winner the next day. In the meantime, I’m picking some people at random and sending them other books.
Hope that makes sense. 🙂

Kyra Quote

By: Matthew Vega
on Sun July 19, 2009, 10:55:09

“People are stupid. People suck. Period.”

Kyra Quotes

By: Matthew Vega
on Sun July 19, 2009, 10:57:59

“You think Tinkerbell comes back? Do you think Jean Grey comes back as Phoenix? You think any of that stupid shit they’ve been cramming in your head since you could sit up straight is true? Do you?”

Question/Concern

By: Mandy
on Sun July 19, 2009, 18:07:28

Mr. Lyga, I am wonderingwhen you select the winner and the other peoplewill we see the confirmation in our inbox as well as in Spam?

Go ahead…

By: John Shearer
on Sun July 19, 2009, 19:17:17

“Go ahead – try to get it. Go for it. I won’t stop you.”
The fact that she’s amused makes it all the more delightful.

Re: Win the Goth Girl Rising ARC!

By: Barry
on Sun July 19, 2009, 20:27:05

@Mandy: I don’t know what you mean by “Spam,” but I’ll announce the winner here and on Facebook, Twitter, etc. I’m not announcing the other people — I’m just sort of randomly picking someone every now and then and sending them something. 🙂

Goth Girl Rising ARC

By: Maureen
on Wed July 22, 2009, 17:06:48

“yes you would, because she’s perfect and i’m just a piece of….broken”
I love that line (:

Fav quote?!

By: Dana Magee
on Thu July 30, 2009, 17:04:04

I know I added so many quotes its just because I lovee this book and its hard to pin point ma fav 🙂

best kyra quote

By: melissa brito
on Fri July 31, 2009, 01:49:08

“really? you’re a pretty smart guy, right? and your iq dropped about fifty points a minute ago.”

another good quote

By: melissa brito
on Fri July 31, 2009, 01:56:07

“you don’t get to touch…cover up the goodies? maybe i don’t LIKE guys who are drooling idiots. maybe i dont’t LIKE guys acting like i’m in heat or something”

contest!!!

By: jonna hogan
on Fri July 31, 2009, 21:53:06

“Adults are idiots. They think they’re in charge and they think they have some kind of authority, but you know what? They’re idiots. They’re just grown-up kids with more money who listen to shitty music and hate everyone younger than them because they know they’ve screwed up their lives and they want another shot at it. But all of us, all of us kids think that adults are in charge, too. they’ve got us messed up, up here.” She points to her head. “so they get away with all kinds of crap.” She sniffs. “but if you have the balls to tell them to shove it, they crumble. Easy.”Hope I win! Can’t wait for GGR!

love it.

By: Denise
on Sat August 29, 2009, 22:02:38

“Doesn’t matter. You gotta be you, right? Just let everyone else go to hell. They don’t matter. You matter. This matters.” She taps my forehead, and I feel like something warm has entered there, then spread until it suffuses my whole body.
🙂 i effin’ lovee Kyra.<33333

Favorite Quote

By: Rishika Rapole
on Mon June 27, 2011, 20:38:06

“It’s like I said before. People suck. Period. They’re stupid and clueless and when you tell them that they’re stupid and clueless, they just get pissed off because they know it’s the truth and they can’t be bothered to change it.”I know someone exactly like this…

Re: Win the Goth Girl Rising ARC!

By: ClarkSmith
on Mon September 05, 2011, 15:37:36

@Fanboy 107,what page is the quote you picked found on?
“Other people are just… there. If they aren’t helping, they’re just in the way. Weave around them, knowck them over, do whatever you have to, but get past them.”??

Favorite Kyra Quote

By: Ashley Lapre
on Tue October 04, 2011, 17:28:58

“You can’t rely on love. Love will let you down every time. Every. Single. Time.I don’t love Jecca. I don’t love Fanboy.But…God, the buts in life will kill you absolutely every time, won’t they.I don’t love. But I need. I can admit that to myself.”