Memorable Quotes from Jean Wallace
7 quotesBelonging and Connection at a Social Gathering
Barbara Whitfield
Why did you come over to me at that party, Howard?
Howard Malloy
Because you were the only person who didn't look like you belonged there.
Barbara Whitfield
Really? I belong anywhere I'm wanted!
Howard Malloy
Do you?
Barbara Whitfield
Don't I?
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Caution in Affection and Hidden Truths
Barbara Whitfield
You must have smiled at someone the way you smile at me. People should be careful of that smile. People should be careful of a lot of things about you.
Howard Malloy
You know, even angels can get their wings clipped.
Barbara Whitfield
You got scissors for my wings?
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Naming Pets and Fond Memories
Pet shop owner
Perhaps you'd like this little lady, Miss Whitfield.
[carrying a striped cat]
Barbara Whitfield
No. Thank you. This is the one. Does he have a name?
[holding a black cat]
Pet shop owner
Yes, it's Bennie - Benvenuto, really.
Barbara Whitfield
Hmmm. I used to have a cat they called Hadrian the Seventh. We ended up calling him Harry.
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Changing Preferences in Fashion Choices
Mr. Brown
Where'd you get that outfit?
Susan Lowell
What's wrong with it?
Mr. Brown
I like you better in white. You've got a dozen white dresses. Why don't you wear them?
Susan Lowell
White doesn't please me anymore.
Mr. Brown
A woman dresses for a man. You dress for me. Go put on something white!
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Business Interests and Personal Pleasures
Barbara Whitfield
Is this visit business or pleasure?
[Changing behind a dressing screen]
Howard Malloy
Right now it's your business and my pleasure.
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Indifference to Others' Opinions
Susan Lowell
People tell me all sorts of things. I don't listen.
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Contemplating Distance and Connection
Angelo Agostini
Maybe you better get out of town. Maybe you better really go away for a while. Mmmm! Take a little trip.
Barbara Whitfield
Would you miss me?
Angelo Agostini
Like my last breath!
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