Alli Frank > Quotes

“Carole is cutting in on my conversation with Judy, yammering on about how hydration and sleep are two of the three pillars of weight loss. No one wants to admit that starvation is the third.”
― Alli Frank, Never Meant to Meet You

“Let me tell you, life’s too short to be thinking about somebody who ain’t thinking about you.”
― Alli Frank, Never Meant to Meet You

“The simple truth is, the most difficult path is usually the right path.”
― Alli Frank, The Better Half

“random White dude in a spiffy suit”
― Alli Frank, The Better Half

“Etta wrote an amazing essay on how the difference between a good dancer and a great one is caring about the tiny imperfections that no one else may notice, but as a dancer you do. What sets her apart from her peers is, though all humans are flawed, she enjoys the journey of working on her imperfections to try to become a better version of herself. She doesn’t do it for her teachers, for her family, or for her friends; she does it for herself because it is on stage that she comes alive as the best version of herself.”
― Alli Frank, Tiny Imperfections

“What a child needs most from a parent is nurturing, not matching skin color.”
― Alli Frank, The Better Half

“she is the coauthor of Tiny Imperfections and Never Meant”
― Alli Frank, The Better Half

“ASHA’S FRIED CHICKEN Ingredients*: 1 plump whole chicken seasoning salt (Johnny’s Seasoning Salt is my favorite) garlic powder onion powder coarse-ground pepper hot sauce all-purpose flour vegetable oil Directions: Step 1: Place your whole chicken on a cutting board for butchering. Remove the backbone (discard or save for stock) and separate the thighs, wings, and legs, and split the breast. Cut the breast in half again to create four equal-size pieces that will cook more closely in time with the rest of the chicken. You should now have ten similarly sized portions. Rinse the pieces, transfer to a clean surface, and pat dry. Step 2: Lay the chicken out and sprinkle lightly on both sides with the Johnny’s seasoning salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Place the meat into a shallow bowl and dash all over with hot sauce. Use a small amount for a light zing or add more for a spicier result. Toss until evenly coated and place the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This is a good time to disinfect your cooking surfaces and prep your side dishes. Step 3: Remove the chicken from the refrigerator. Add flour to a double paper bag and shake two pieces at a time until well coated. Set aside the chicken on a clean surface. Step 4: Heat an inch of vegetable oil in a pan with high sides to 350°F (175°C) or until a pinch of flour sizzles when tossed on the surface. Give each piece another dip into the flour before gently laying them into the pan. Avoid overcrowding, as this will lower the heat of the oil and create soggy chicken. Fry on both sides until brown or for about 15 minutes. Step 5: Remove and allow to drain on paper towels. Internal temperature should be at least 165°F (75°C) with no pink flesh remaining near the bone. Serve right away for a hot and crispy bird.”
― Alli Frank, Never Meant to Meet You

“some women eat their feelings while others starve them out.”
― Alli Frank, Never Meant to Meet You

“I’m over other women staking a claim on my man and letting it go without fighting for what’s mine.”
― Alli Frank, Never Meant to Meet You

“patois poet, instilled in me a love”
― Alli Frank, The Better Half

“the most powerful people in any organization are the ones who go unnoticed and unthanked. They do the work and pay attention to the details that make all the difference.”
― Alli Frank, The Better Half

“but since when is doing what’s right easy? The simple truth is, the most difficult path is usually the right path.”
― Alli Frank, The Better Half

“Sometimes denial is a woman’s best skill and her worst enemy.”
― Alli Frank, Never Meant to Meet You

“But all great adventures eventually conclude, and for too many years I’ve been focusing on the ending, not the journey.”
― Alli Frank, Never Meant to Meet You

“analysis paralysis”
― Alli Frank, The Better Half