Susan Elizabeth Phillips
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Biography
Susan Elizabeth Phillips is a romance novelist from the United States. She is the creator of the sports romance and has been called the "Queen of Romantic Comedy".
"I don't love you anymore", she whispered. "I don't love you at all."His throat closed. "It's all right, sweetheart. I love you enough for both of us."
"When male authors write love stories, the heroine tends to end up dead."
"He shook his head. "The next time I hear a women going on about how neurotic men are, I'm going to remember this. You tell me you like my body, and what do I say? I say, thank you. Then I tell you I like yours and what do I hear? A long lists of grievances."
"I guess we're oil and water. (Phoebe)I'd say we're more like gasoline and a blowtorch. (Dan)"
"I finally figured out that not every crisis can be managed. As much as we want to keep ourselves safe, we can't protect ourselves from everything. If we want to embrace life, we also have to embrace chaos."
"sometimes knowing when to give up is the real test of character...-annabelle granger"
"This is America. We’re entitled to our opinions.”“Wrong. This is Texas. And my opinion is the only one that counts."
"Disagreements over money are the biggest cause of divorce."She waved her hand. "Absolutely no problem. Your money is our money. My money is my money."She wrote away."I should make you negotiate with Phoebe."
"You couldn't be satisfied with being an amateur asshole, could you, Jimbo! You had to go and turn pro on me!"
"I happen to be immature, undisciplined, and self-centered, pretty much a little boy in a man's body, although I'd appreciate it if you didn't quote me on that.-Bobby Tom"
"You know that we've got a few problems we need to talk through before we get married.""I'm not getting rid of Pooh.""See, there you go being antagonistic. Marriage means learning to compromise.""I didn't say I wouldn't compromise. I promise to take the ribbon out of her topknot before you walk her."
"Do you really expect me to fall apart every time another woman throws herself at you? Because, if that's so, I'll be a nervous wreck before the honeymoon's over. Although, if they do it in front of me..."He went still. "Did you just propose to me?"She bristled. "Do you have a problem with that?"The scoreboard lit up, and he gave the world a high five. "God, I love you."
"So, Beav, tell me about yourself.""I'm Blue.""Sweetheart, if I had your dubious taste in men, I wouldn't be too happy, either.""My name is Blue. Blue Bailey."
"You never get mad,” she said when their server left the table. “Except at me.”“That’s not true,” he said tightly. “Torie can get me going.”“Torie doesn’t count. You were obviously her mother in a previous life."
"The engine roared to life. He ran toward her. She shot our of her parking space. He rushed to the side of her car. "Stop it, Kristy! You're overreacting! Let's talk about this."That was when she did the unthinkable. She rolled down the window, thrust out her hand, and gave Reverend Ethan Bonner the bird."
"Here’s the life lesson I’ve learned, Fifi: Some people are born to play the hero, and some are born to play the bad guy. Fighting your destiny only makes life harder than it needs to be. Besides, people remember the villain long after they’ve forgotten the hero."
"[Bobby Tom] finally understood Gracie's function in his life. She was God's joke on him."
"I can’t chitchat and make breakfast at the same time. You could help, you know, instead of standing there like the Queen of England. Although you’re a lot better-looking."