I'm going to go put my earplugs in and practice piano for hours until my fingers bleed. I practice the piano with the focus of Helen Keller—and nothing can distract me from the scent of the music.-Karen Quan and Jarod Into

— Karen Quan

I miss you like the mismatching sock I can't find. You're out there somewhere.

— Karen Quan

I really hate that I need my glasses while using my laptop. What I hate even more is that I need those glasses to be full of vodka at all times.-Karen Quan and Jarod Into

— Karen Quan

It's super cloudy right now, but I think I can see the northern lights from my room. Another observation: Every light is a strobe light, if you just blink fast enough, and drink enough vodka.-Karen Quan and Jarod Into

— Karen Quan

I wear a necklace of hope with pearly beads. When I met you, it broke, and the beads spilled all over the floor, into the gutters.

— Karen Quan

Keeping busy is the hardest part. When I find myself still, clear of thoughts, I can still feel you holding me.

— Karen Quan

Life is great, and without it, you'd be dead.

— Karen Quan

Look up, always. Look back, never.

— Karen Quan

Love enough to end a war.

— Karen Quan

Love is a battle with yourself. Be kind and love yourself before you love anyone else.

— Karen Quan