Now, will saying “yes” get you in trouble at times? Will saying “yes” lead you to doing some foolish things? Yes it will. But don’t be afraid to be a fool. Remember, you cannot be both young and wise. Young people who pretend to be wise to the ways of the world are mostly just cynics. Cynicism masquerades as wisdom, but it is the farthest thing from it. Because cynics don’t learn anything. Because cynicism is a self-imposed blindness, a rejection of the world because we are afraid it will hurt us or disappoint us. Cynics always say no. But saying “yes” begins things. Saying “yes” is how things grow. Saying “yes” leads to knowledge. “Yes” is for young people. So for as long as you have the strength to, say “yes.”

proper fucking rock n' roll

Love Actually, V for Vendetta, Garden State, Harry Potter, Amelie, Little Miss Sunshine, Kevin Smith, Tim Burton

The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, Doctor Who, The Office - UK/US, Arrested Development, Dexter, Torchwood, Psych, Flight of the Conchords, Six Feet Under, Scrubs, Extras

Dave Eggers, J.K. Rowling, David Sedaris, Chuck Palahniuk, Gregory Maguire, David Foster Wallace