"We were never supposed to live until 40. We were built to self-destruct at 30, whether from cancer or mental illness. We're all going way beyond our expiration date."
Douglas Coupland"If human beings had genuine courage, they'd wear their costumes every day of the year, not just on Halloween."
Douglas Coupland"Workshops and seminars are basically financial speed dating for clueless people."
Douglas Coupland"Flying dreams mean that you're doing the right thing with your life."
Douglas Coupland"If a building looks better under construction than it does when finished, then it's a failure."
Douglas Coupland"Men won't read any email from a woman that's over 200 words long."
Douglas Coupland"Before machines the only form of entertainment people really had was relationships."
Douglas Coupland"A bland smile is like a green light at an intersection, it feels good when you get one, but you forget it the moment you're past it."
Douglas Coupland"The time you feel lonely is the time you most need to be by yourself."
Douglas Coupland"If cats were double the size they are now, they'd probably be illegal."
Douglas Coupland