“Why is being a nerd bad? Saying I notice you’re a nerd is like saying, ‘Hey, I notice that you’d rather be intelligent than be stupid, that you’d rather be thoughtful than be vapid, that you believe that there are things that matter more than the arrest record of Linsey Lohan. Why is that?”

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About John Green

American author and YouTuber

John Michael Green is an American author and YouTuber, known for his work in young adult fiction and online video. He has 491 quotes on the site. His books have sold more than 50 million copies worldwide. Among them is The Fault in Our Stars, published in 2012 and widely ranked among the best-selling books of all time. His rapid rise and distinctive voice are often credited with helping reshape the young adult fiction market. He is also known for his YouTube projects with his younger brother, Hank Green.

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Books by John Green

The Fault in Our Stars

2012

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Looking for Alaska

2006

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Paper Towns

2008

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An Abundance of Katherines

2006

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Will Grayson, Will Grayson

2012

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