There's nothing in the world like getting up in front of a high-school classroom in New York City. They won't give you a break if you don't hold them. There's no escape.

More Quotes by Frank McCourt

Happiness is hard to recall. Its just a glow.

The sky is the limit. You never have the same experience twice.

That's what kept us going - a sense of absurdity, rather than humor.

Everyone has a story to tell. All you have to do is write it. But it's not that easy.

The happy childhood is hardly worth your while.

I think there are two cities in the world - New York and Rome.