Vivien Chien > Quotes

“Instead of finding a boyfriend, like Esther had instructed, I decided I would hit up the next best thing. The bookstore.”
― Vivien Chien, Death by Dumpling

“It is my firm belief that every once in a while, the universe will present you with a gift. It could be something very small and seemingly insignificant, but it will lead you down the right path. And usually, it’s when you least expect it.”
― Vivien Chien, Death by Dumpling

“receptionists were the bartenders of the corporate world.”
― Vivien Chien, Hot and Sour Suspects

“Books were my solace, my escape. There was nothing like that feeling of holding a book in your hand and traveling to another place, another time … another life. I was called a nerd a lot because of it, but I didn’t care. I wear that hat with pride.”
― Vivien Chien, Death by Dumpling

“It’s not every day the universe conspires to bring you face-to-face with someone who makes you think, Yes, you are my human.”
― Vivien Chien, Killer Kung Pao

“Instead of finding a boyfriend, like Esther had instructed, I decided I would hit up the next best thing. The bookstore.”
― Vivien Chien, Death by Dumpling

“Things to know about me: I'm half English, half Taiwanese, and no, I don't know karate. I'm definitely not good at math and I don't know how to spell your name in Chinese.”
― Vivien Chien, Death by Dumpling

“Nothing like a little fictional drama to take you away from the real stuff.”
― Vivien Chien, Dim Sum of All Fears

“People will surprise you, Lana. When they are hurt, they will blame anybody for anything. Remember that.”
― Vivien Chien, Death by Dumpling

“Bookstores are the happiest places on earth, They are sanctuaries of collected knowledge and house a multitudes of worlds - some created from fiction and others from opinion”
― Vivien Chien, Crime Rangoon

“I was definitely an extra sauce type of gal.”
― Vivien Chien, The Chow Maniac: A Noodle Shop Mystery

“(In the wake of emotional disaster, there is nothing I find more comforting than pastries and retail therapy.)”
― Vivien Chien, Dim Sum of All Fears

“Adam may not be on board right now”
― Vivien Chien, Fatal Fried Rice

“But with my anxiety at optimum performance, sleep was a passing stranger.”
― Vivien Chien, Misfortune Cookie

“Okay”
― Vivien Chien, Egg Drop Dead

“Kikko wasn’t very happy with Lana’s absence and had been leaving land mines of poop bombs all over our apartment. I’ve never seen a little dog poop with such resentment.”
― Vivien Chien, Gone to Hot Pot

“Sounds like a ruiner type to me. There's always one in every group, isn't there?”
― Vivien Chien, Crime Rangoon

“I tried to read his face for some type of emotion, but he had his detective hat on and that meant he was damn near emotionless.”
― Vivien Chien, Murder Lo Mein

“You’re not going to talk with him”
― Vivien Chien, Egg Drop Dead

“Okay, go,” she said, shooing me out of the car. “Your anxiety is leaking onto me.”
― Vivien Chien, The Chow Maniac: A Noodle Shop Mystery

“Life can be tough. You have to be tougher.”
― Vivien Chien, Hot and Sour Suspects

“It was the worst idea since fax machines.”
― Vivien Chien, Misfortune Cookie

“In most instances when you ask a modern Asian person if they know karate, the answer would be a resounding "no". It's a stereotype that annoys me to the ends of the earth”
― Vivien Chien, Crime Rangoon

“If there’s anyone who knows how to hole themselves up, it’s a writer.”
― Vivien Chien, Misfortune Cookie

“My eyes rolled so far into my head, I thought I might flip over the back of the couch.”
― Vivien Chien, Murder Lo Mein

“man with many secrets will have many enemies. Enemies will always find you, even when you think you are free.”
― Vivien Chien, Death by Dumpling

“If anything, you’re going through a quarter-life crisis … and if that’s the case, join the club.”
― Vivien Chien, Dim Sum of All Fears

“Life is short; we hear it all the time. So, instead of moping around, let’s both take life by the proverbial horns. Let’s live and appreciate each other and what we have in our lives. Maybe the loss of Thomas can help shape a new outlook on life.” I knew she was right, but I didn’t have it in me”
― Vivien Chien, Death by Dumpling

“here”
― Vivien Chien, Hot and Sour Suspects

“This feeling: This is what life is about. The good things. The things that make you smile and the things that touch your heart.”
― Vivien Chien, Dim Sum of All Fears