I had never realized how much I needed the attention of others to confirm my own presence. Auteur: Jerry Spinelli Copy Quote More from Jerry Spinelli “I felt alone on the planet, drifting through the cosmos. With both hands I reac…” “Each night I lie down in a graveyard of memories. Moonlight spins a shroud abou…” “If I get a new idea today—or any day—I won't run from it. I won't trash it. If …” “Best friends are always together, always whispering and laughing and running, a…”