Judy Blume Messages

I was Little Miss Perfect. That's where all the secrets come in, because you know damn well you are not perfect, but you think your parents want you to be. And so you pretend.

Do not let anyone discourage you. If they try: get determined, not depressed.

A good writer is always a people watcher.

Determination and hard work are as important as talent.

I meet people on the street or at book signings and they tend to treat me as if they know me, as if we're connected. It's great.

A library is where you meet fascinating characters you never forget.

You've got to enjoy whatever you can and forget about the rest.

Things change…things happen…things you can’t even imagine when you’re young and full of hope.

A person without curiosity may as well be dead.

My mother was my greatest fan.