I Work In Letters

These characters teach us that incredible adversity can be overcome. That people can love each other forever. That life can be an adventure. That magic can be real. And even if these miracles have never happened to us, we begin to go through life believing that, someday, they could.

“And I promise you that you’re important. Don’t look at me like that- in all my 900 years I’ve never met someone who wasn’t important.”

“Cheer up mate, it gets better. Look at me, I was once a little kid living under the stairs. You’ll do fine.”

“Hey. I know it seems like life sucks, that you’ve got the devil on your tail. Hell, sometimes you do. But you’re strong enough to beat him. You’ve got friends at your back and family too, and that’s what really counts in the end.”

r.i.p. to chloe lacey, riley moscatel, leelah alcorn, landon ‘lexie’ lopez-brandies, and all the other transgender teenagers we lose each year. our community is pained to lose you, but we will not let your deaths be in vain

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"New Year’s is always the year’s biggest letdown."

"So, what are your resolutions?"

"I swear, if I have to hear ‘Auld Lang Syne’ one more time…"

"Hey, sorry, it took me forever to find a place where my cell could get a signal… happy new year’s from [location]."

"What have you accomplished this year?"

"This year sucked. Good riddance."

"Let’s hope this year goes better than the last one…"

"There’s a party at [name]’s house. You coming?"

"We’re headed to Times Square to watch the ball drop. You can tag along if you want."

"Hey, last year of [politician your character doesn’t like]!"

"Just think of all the video games and movies that are being released this year…"

"No champagne for me. Designated driver."

"Giving up chocolate for new year’s? I give it a week."

"We’ve had a big year."

"I plan to hit five parties before midnight."

"3… 2… 1! HAPPY NEW YEAR!"

"Want a party hat?"

"Champagne?"

"Three biggest moments from this year?"

"It’s nearly midnight… have you seen my date?"

"Ah, yes, it’s almost midnight, which no one is going to kiss me at."

"This time last year, I was living in a motel. This is definitely an improvement."

"I’ve heard ‘Auld Lang Syne’ six times tonight and it’s only 11:30."

"And to think, this time last year I was dating you."

"I need someone to kiss at midnight. You up to it?"

"I need your help. I want to kiss [name] at midnight, and I need you to help me make it happen."

"It’s New Year’s. Aren’t we supposed to be making out?"

"Oh, God, my ex is here. Pass the champagne."

"Look, I know you’d rather be in bed, but could you at least pretend to be excited?"

"A toast to my amazing friends, and to the new year!"

"I should’ve been in bed two hours ago."

"Are you sure [name] is up to stay awake until midnight? I mean, s/he’s only [age]…"

"Psst. Hey. Hey, wake up. It’s midnight. Make your resolutions."

"I swear, if next New Year’s, we’re in the same place we are now, shoot me. Just do it. I’m serious. Just shoot me."

"I remember when I’d get so excited for New Year’s…"

"Y’know, New Year’s sort of loses its punch when you stay up until 2 AM every night anyway…"

"I like to think we grew up this year."

"No firecrackers this year. The neighbors complained."

"I’m tipsy, covered in streamers, surrounded by hung over people, I have Auld Lang Syne stuck in my head, and I don’t know where my cell phone is. It is New Year’s."

"You know, under the circumstances, I think this isn’t such a bad impromptu New Year’s party."

"I can’t believe you gave our son/daughter champagne!"

"Come on, it’s New Year’s Eve, you can’t spend the whole party hiding in the bathroom!"

"How much longer?"

"Any good New Year’s specials on?"

"I’ve had a glass of champagne, I made my resolution, I watched the clock strike midnight. I’m going to bed."

"You’re crazy. That place is always a zoo on New Year’s."

"Just pick an outfit so we can go. I mean, it’s just a New Year’s party, it’s not a black-tie event."

"We should probably get back to the party."

"What are you doing out here on the roof? The party’s inside."

"Snow on New Year’s! Wish it had bothered to show up for Christmas…"

"Where’s [name]? S/he’s my ride."

"I rented a limo. We are arriving to that party in style."

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