Susan Elizabeth Phillips

"When male authors write love stories, the heroine tends to end up dead."

"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."

"She threw up her hands. All right. Why not? Why not? Sure. His arms fell to his sides. That's it? I pour my heart out. I love you so much I've got freakin' tears in my eyes. And all I get in return is 'Why not'? What did you expect? Am I supposed to fall all over you just because you've finally come to your senses? Would it be too much to ask?... He'd begun to glare at her again, his eyes growing stormier by the minute. When do you think you might be ready? To fall all over me, that is."

"This is America. We’re entitled to our opinions. Wrong. This is Texas. And my opinion is the only one that counts."

"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 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."