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Patrick Ness, born on October 17, 1971, is a renowned author from the United Kingdom. Known for his unique writing style and engaging narratives, Ness has made a significant impact in the realm of young adult literature. His works often delve into complex human relationships and emotional experiences, resonating with both young readers and literary critics.

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“You know, the way teenage guys talk about sex, you'd think all of us were having it all the time, nonstop.”

Sex Boys Teen Brag

Book:Different for Boys

Source: Different for Boys

“Because nothing I did with Charlie ever once felt like that kiss with Jack.”

Love Boys Gay Kiss

Book:Different for Boys

Source: Different for Boys

“We can't kiss. Because that would make us gay.”

Book:Different for Boys

Source: Different for Boys

“And for a second, for a minute, forever, every nerve in my body is right there, right at the point where we're touching. And boom, I think. That's it.”

Book:Different for Boys

Source: Different for Boys

“I'd heard there were some gay girls in senior year who were dating each other right out in the open. But not any boys. Its different for boys. I mean, everybody knows somebody gay - duh, it's not 1980 or something - but not at school. At school, it was a secret, and you were on your own.”

Boys High School Closet

Book:Different for Boys

Source: Different for Boys

“The attractiveness of power is something you should learn about before you get too much older, it's the thing that separates men from boys, tho not in the way most men think.”

Men Boys Power Society Fight

Book:The Knife of Never Letting Go

Source: The Knife of Never Letting Go

“In this world of numbness and information overload, the ability to feel, my boy, is a rare gift indeed.”

World Feels Ability Boys Information This World Numbness My Boys Overload Information Overload

Author:Patrick Ness

“And you," he says, "you need to talk to your boy." He lifts my chin. "And if he needs saving, then you save him. Isn't that what you told me you did for each other?" I let go a few more tears but then I nod. "Over and over again.”

Ifs Needs Boys Tears Letting Go Saving Lifts Chins

Author:Patrick Ness

“Cept for Ben, who I can’t describe much further without seeming soft and stupid and like a boy, so I won’t, just to say that I never knew my pa, but if you woke up one day and had a choice of picking one from a selecshun, if someone said, here, then, boy, pick who you want, then Ben wouldn’t be the worst choice you could make that morning.”

Ifs Want Said I Can Choices Boys Morning Worst Stupid One Day Picks Seeming Like A Boy

Book:The Knife of Never Letting Go

Source: The Knife of Never Letting Go

“Here is the boy, drowning.”

Author:Patrick Ness

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Born: October 17, 1971
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Quotes: 332

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