Lisa Yee > Quotes

“What my parents kept failing to understand was how happy I was when I was alone with my books. There was no pressure to perform or be cute, and books never disappoint-- unless, of course, you've chosen a bad one. But then, you can always put it down and pick up another one without any repercussions.”
― Lisa Yee, Millicent Min, Girl Genius

“I think that the only real way to tell if a boy like likes you is to be direct. None of this game-playing, that's juvenile. Instead, even though it might be scary, the thing to do is to just march up and ask one of your friends to ask someone else to ask one of his friends what he thinks about you.”
― Lisa Yee, So Totally Emily Ebers

“Gus and I talk about girls a lot, but we can't figure them out. They are so confusing. Like, if you look at them, they get mad. And if you don't look at them, they get mad. And if you're nice to them, they think you like them. And if you're mean to them, they think you like them. And if you do like them, they think you hate them.”
― Lisa Yee, Stanford Wong Flunks Big-Time

“When you're in a position to help, that means you're in a good place in your own life.”
― Lisa Yee, Maizy Chen's Last Chance

“As hard as it is to change yourself, it's even harder to change someone else.”
― Lisa Yee, So Totally Emily Ebers

“It's more work to be mean than it is to be nice.”
― Lisa Yee, Millicent Min, Girl Genius

“What my parents kept failing to understand was how happy I was when I was alone with my books. There was no pressure to perform or be cute, and books never disappoint — unless, of course, you’ve chosen a bad one. But then, you can always put it down and pick up another one without any repercussions.”
― Lisa Yee, Millicent Min, Girl Genius

“When at last the time came for Wonder Woman's costume unveiling, the room was abuzz. Literally. Bumblebee's costume had malfunctioned again, sending electrical stings all around the classroom, which heightened the excitement.”
― Lisa Yee, Wonder Woman at Super Hero High

“Sometimes people don't know their dreams until they're in it. Other times, their dreams escape them because they are too busy being busy.”
― Lisa Yee, Maizy Chen's Last Chance

“Your hair doesn’t look half bad today,” Star Sapphire said to Wonder Woman.”
― Lisa Yee, Wonder Woman at Super Hero High

“Perfection is boring. Flaws are interesting.”
― Lisa Yee, A Royal Conundrum

“No story starts at the beginning.”
― Lisa Yee, Maizy Chen's Last Chance

“Bumblebee”
― Lisa Yee, Supergirl at Super Hero High

“Supergirl”
― Lisa Yee, Supergirl at Super Hero High

“Even Cheetah said, “I don’t want to like her, but sometimes I think I do. Wait! Did I just say that?”
― Lisa Yee, Wonder Woman at Super Hero High

“loudspeakers.”
― Lisa Yee, The Kidney Hypothetical: Or How to Ruin Your Life in Seven Days

“Bumblebee.”
― Lisa Yee, Supergirl at Super Hero High

“We learn from our mistakes and come back stronger.' Modest told them. 'Like the unlucky lizard who loses its tail from a cat attack. It flops around unsteadily, like it's dying. Then it starts to run around, and eventually, the tail grows back.”
― Lisa Yee, A Royal Conundrum

“saltenha”
― Lisa Yee, Lea Dives In

“And Harley Quinn had somehow mounted a camera to her sword, fighting with such glee that her crazy laugh was enough to make the mutants flee from her even before she could engage them in battle. “Come back!” she yelled as she chased them around the school. “I want to get you on video!”
― Lisa Yee, Katana at Super Hero High

“Speed, unity, confidence, endurance, creativity, strength, and smarts spell SUCCESS!”
― Lisa Yee, A Royal Conundrum

“Over in her student project garden, the usually sweet Poison Ivy was yelling at the reptile warriors. “Do. NOT. Trample. My. PLANTS!!!” she warned. When they didn’t listen, Poison Ivy reached into her bag for the flower bombs she had created in Mr. Fox’s class. She lobbed the weapons at them and watched with glee as they exploded, creating a net of thorny rose vines that captured several enemies at once.”
― Lisa Yee, Katana at Super Hero High

“Can you go faster?” Harley asked. She was so excited that she had eaten breakfast three times. Two on purpose, one by accident.”
― Lisa Yee, Harley Quinn at Super Hero High

“Earthquakes pro football team. He had been nicknamed “The Freezer” for his ability to stop his opponents cold in their tracks. Bobby’s dad would dig in his heels, hold one hand straight out in front of him, and make such a ferocious noise that a sports announcer once declared it “the growl heard ’round”
― Lisa Yee, Bobby vs. Girls (Accidentally)

“Wonder Woman: strength of character, compassion, Steve”
― Lisa Yee, Batgirl at Super Hero High

“They all perished. tragic deaths. sad parents. lawsuits.' Monica's words were met with stunned silence. ignoring the horrified looks on the student's faces, she shouted, 'Joking! We discovered that teens stand out far more than they blend in. they complain a lot, court high drama, and of course, there's their attitude.”
― Lisa Yee, A Royal Conundrum

“the countdown to this week’s Top Ten Greatest Hits….” Dr. Cobin Zang turned down the radio and swerved into the fast lane. “Olive, unforeseen circumstances are dictating this. Your father and I have an extended business trip. This one may be for months, and there’s no one to take care of you, and you’re still only eleven—er, twelve, and…” The more the excuses piled on, the more Olive missed her grandmother. Mimi had always been on call to stay with Olive when her parents were away. She even kept a packed suitcase by her”
― Lisa Yee, A Royal Conundrum

“So, what are my numbers?” Harley asked, pressing some buttons randomly.”
― Lisa Yee, Harley Quinn at Super Hero High

“dioramas”
― Lisa Yee, Lea Dives In