Quotes

• There was silence. And Dad started doing his thoughtful face, which is very similar to the one he does when he can’t find his car keys. Or when he needs the toilet. So I told him something I had never told anyone else, ‘Years ago I discovered the world is divided into cool people – and people who look like me. But later I found out something else. No one, not even the super-cool ones, are very confident about themselves. Not really. We’re all scared inside. So you might as well just be yourself. There is only ever going to be one Edgar – for which I am very grateful. So just enjoy being him and stop worrying about what impression you’re making.’ He stared at me for a long moment. ‘You’re not quite as stupid as you look, are you?’