How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
Garp was referring to the illusion poor Bodger embraced in his later life: that it had been little Garp he caught falling from the annex roof, and not a pigeon. No doubt, in his advancing years, the moment of catching the bid had meant as much [...] as if he had caught Garp. (2.94)
Can you blame Bodger for mixing up the details? Even if his memory doesn't capture the reality of the situation, it perfectly captures the way he feels about it.
Quote #2
It is only the vividness of memory that keeps the dead alive forever; a writer's job is to imagine everything so personally that the fiction is as vivid as out personal memories. (6.53)
Garp learns the importance of memory from an early age. In fact, this passage ties it to two of Garp's main interests: writing and death.
Quote #3
When he tried to write, only the deadliest subject rose up to greet hm. He knew he had to forget it—not fondle it with his memory and exaggerate its awfulness with his art. (14.89)
Garp has difficulty writing without slipping into painful memories. At a point, this becomes a burden and even prevents him from working altogether.