Quotes by Joe Fields

“[As Shannon began seeking her identity during adolescence, she felt suffocated by her mother.] Religious extremism and black-and-white ideology dont let people be people, ... It doesnt provide problem-solving skills. It sets people up to be damaged by offering simple answers to complex problems. It lacks compassion without care to what the research is. And nobodys that damn perfect.”

“By Gods grace and his spirit and power, ... there is a way to live a life that is not [as a homosexual]. If I was born predisposed to kill or lie or embezzle, I have the obligation to myself to overcome that, because its not in the interest of the common good.”

“I hurt, I cried. But after a chance to adjust, I think Shannon had been through so much hurt and rejection, she found love in her own way.”

“[Why did these strangers embrace her when her mother could not? At Planned Parenthood, she had met pro-life parents who supported abortions for their daughters.] Everyone has an exceptional case when confronted with difficult situations in life, ... Thats what love is.”

“As a freshman, I didnt really open my eyes to all that Wilby had to offer, ... When we first come to school, I dont think we know whats really there for us. ... The school is loaded with clubs and sports, all kinds of activities, and if you dont come to school you cant participate.”

“They make it so that 95 percent of the kids in that (Quinn) classroom actually want to get up and go to school,”

“It was tough but you just gotta stick by your teammates and cheer them on, ... I think the whole offense didnt perform like we thought theyd perform.”

“Anybody would be disappointed (after Robinson chose Patterson) with what I put into it,”

“I knew it was gonna be close, we both had a pretty good camp. Coach Robinson went with the guy he thought could win.”

“I feel more comfortable with Coach Applewhite because hes been in the same situation, ... I just try to prepare like Im the starter. Its the same mental preparation.”