The song lyrics describe what life would be like if the singer were a boy for just one day. As a boy, she would be able to freely do things like drink beer with friends, chase after girls, and not get confronted for her actions. She believes that as a boy she could better understand how it feels to love a girl and would listen to her needs instead of taking her for granted like many boys do.
At this point there's a lot of stuff that could be drawn out better. Not just the animation. There's a lot of stuff that gets crammed into a few issues that could be deeper.
At this point there's a lot of stuff that could be drawn out better. Not just the animation. There's a lot of stuff that gets crammed into a few issues that could be deeper.
This is an assignment I did for my Media Writing class at the University of Kansas. It features Brent Wagner, president of Alpha Epsilon Pi for 2014 and describes his leadership skills and involvement on campus.
This speech was for the Convocation at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. The slides and vocals were presented earlier on SlideShare. This spoken word was to encourage students to be aware of their surroundings and take responsibility for their own lives.
This is an assignment I did for my Media Writing class at the University of Kansas. It features Brent Wagner, president of Alpha Epsilon Pi for 2014 and describes his leadership skills and involvement on campus.
This speech was for the Convocation at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. The slides and vocals were presented earlier on SlideShare. This spoken word was to encourage students to be aware of their surroundings and take responsibility for their own lives.
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THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER
Stephen Chbosky
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Published by: POCKET BOOKS, Simon and Schuster Inc., 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New
York, NY 10020.
Copyright 1999 by Stephen Chbosky
BOOK JACKET INFORMATION
standing on the fringes of life ... offers a unique perspective. But there comes a time to see what it
looks like from the dance floor.
This haunting novel about the dilemma of passivity vs. passion marks the stunning debut of a
provocative new voice in contemporary fiction: The Perks Of Being A WALLFLOWER
This is the story of what it’s like to grow up in high school. More intimate than a diary, Char-
lie’s letters are singular and unique, hilarious and devastating. We may not know where he lives. We
may not know to whom he is writing. All we know is the world he shares. Caught between trying
to live his life and trying to run from it puts him on a strange course through uncharted territory.
The world of first dates and mixed tapes, family dramas and new friends. The world of sex, drugs,
and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, when all one requires is that perfect song on that perfect
drive to feel infinite.
Through Charlie, Stephen Chbosky has created a deeply affecting coming-of-age story, powerful
novel that will spirit you back to those wild and poignant roller coaster days known as growing up.
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stephen chbosky grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and graduated from the University of
Southern California’s Filmic Writing Program. His first film, THE FOUR CORNERS OF NO-
WHERE, premiered at the 1995 Sundance Film Festival and went on to win Best Narrative Feature
honors at the Chicago Underground Film Festival. He is the recipient of the Abraham Polonsky
Screenwriting Award for his screenplay EVERYTHING DIVIDED as well as a participant in the
Sundance Institute’s filmmakers’ lab for his current project, FINGERNAILS AND SMOOTH
SKIN. Chbosky lives in New York.
the perks of being a wallflower is his first novel.
This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are products of the
author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons,
living or dead, is entirely coincidental.
For my family
acknowledgements
I just wanted to say about all those listed that there would be no book without them, and I
thank them with all of my heart.
Greer Kessel Hendricks Heather Neely Lea, Fred, and Stacy Chbosky Robbie Thompson Chris-
topher McQuarrie Margaret Mehring Stewart Stern Kate Degenhart Mark McClain Wilson David
Wilcox Kate Ward Tim Perell Jack Horner Eduardo Braniff
And finally ...
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Dr. Earl Reum for writing a beautiful poem and Patrick Comeaux for remembering it wrong
when he was 14.
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THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER
PART ONE
August.
This insightful book delves into the secrets of creating lasting and loving connections with men. It offers valuable advice on understanding male psychology, fostering emotional intimacy, and maintaining a healthy, fulfilling relationship. With practical tips and real-life examples, it helps women develop the qualities that men find irresistibly attractive, making it an essential read for those seeking to enhance their romantic relationships and create bonds that stand the test of time.
1. BEYONCE - “IF I WERE A BOY” LYRICS
If I were a boy
Even just for a day
I’d roll outta bed in the morning
And throw on what I wanted then go
Drink beer with the guys
And chase after girls
I’d kick it with who I wated
And I’d never get confronted for it.
Cause they’d stick up for me.
[Chorus]
If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I’d be a better man.
I’d listen to her
Cause I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted
Cause he’s taken you for granted
And everything you had got destroyed
If I were a boy
I could turn off my phone
Tell evveryone it’s broken
So they’d think that I was sleepin’ alone
I’d put myself first
And make the rules as I go
Cause I know that she’d be faithful
Waitin’ for me to come home (to come home)
(Chorus)
It’s a little too late for you to come back
Say its just a mistake
Think I’d forgive you like that
If you thought I would wait for you
You thought wrong
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But you’re just a boy
You don’t understand
Yeah you don’t understand
How it feels to love a girl someday
You wish you were a better man
You don’t listen to her
You don’t care how it hurts
Until you lose the one you wanted
Cause you’ve taken her for granted
And everything you have got destroyed
But you’re just a bo