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Justin Halpern is an American author known for his memoir 'I'm Just a Guy, I'm Not a Drug Dealer'. The book is based on his personal experiences and tells the story of his journey from a typical teenager to a successful writer.

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“People are always trying to tell you how to feel. Some of them say it outright, and some of them, they tell you with their actions. And you have to listen.”

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Author:Justin Halpern

“People are always trying to tell you how they feel. Some of them say it outright, and some of them, they tell you with their actions. And you have to listen. I don't know what will happen with your lady friend. I think she's a nice person, and I hope you get what you want. But do me a favor: Listen, and don't ignore what you hear.”

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Author:Justin Halpern

“When it's asshole-tightening time, that's when you see what people are made of. Or at least what their asshole is made of.”

People Made

Book:Shit My Dad Says

Source: Shit My Dad Says

“Eventually, though, I came to the conclusion that I was the male equivalent of a Toyota Camry. You know: No one ever says, "I have to have a Toyota Camry." But most people who spend some time in a Camry start to like it. "It's pretty reliable," they think. "It doesn't have a lot of problems, and it's not bad to look at. You know what? I'd probably prefer a nicer car. But I can live with a Camry.”

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Author:Justin Halpern

“No, you can't go getting mad at people because they're shitty. Life will get mad at them, don't worry.”

People Worry Mad

Book:Sh*t My Dad Says

Source: Sh*t My Dad Says

“Sometimes its nice when people you love need you.”

People Needs Sometimes Nice Need You

Book:Shit My Dad Says

Source: Shit My Dad Says

“I'm not a guy who curses very much in my personal life. When I curse it sounds like a kid trying to be cool. But I think there are quite a few people, my father being one of them, who use curse words rather eloquently.”

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Author:Justin Halpern

“I just wanted to compile these stories about growing up with my father and I wanted people to be able to enjoy them individually, but also the entire book as a whole.”

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Author:Justin Halpern

“The Internet has really democratized ideas. There are no real gatekeepers any more, because if you have a great idea, and you put it online, people will find it and it will get in front of who it needs to get in front of.”

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Author:Justin Halpern

About the Author

Born: September 3, 1980
Known for: Author
Quotes: 42

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