How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
There was a lot of work to do, and arguments to have, and kids to take care of, and money to find from somewhere, and sleep to lose. I could do it, though. I could see that. I wouldn't be sitting here now if I couldn't do it, would I? I think that's what Tony Hawk was trying to tell me all along. (20.34)
Phew. Sam finally gets it at the very end: It's not about having plans or dreams and making them turn out perfectly—life is messier than that—instead he's happy just to be along for the ride, even if it's a bumpy one. Plans might be nice, but he knows he's going to be okay.