Jesselyn Briggs

“I've always had this theory that God is a sitcom writer who loves to put me in ridiculous situations.”
― Angie Thomas, On the Come Up

“I follow Grandma toward the front of the sanctuary. She and Granddaddy have a spot on the second row that’s theirs. See, the first row is for folks who wanna show off. The second row is for folks who wanna show off but wanna act like they’re subtler about it.”
― Angie Thomas, On the Come Up

“Do it. Hell, get the song taken down if you want. But you’ll never silence me. I got too goddamn much to say.”
― Angie Thomas, On the Come Up

“And I think you're brilliant, talented, courageous, beautiful. You're my miracle. But you're the only one who can say who you are with authority. So, who are you?”
― Angie Thomas, On the Come Up