Yvonna Russell > Quotes

“You missed a good first rehearsal,” Lazarro said finally.
Lazarro, I know, wanted to play Brick; he seemed okay with playing Gooper. However, he didn’t hide his disappointment but rather seemed to be sizing up the situation. Actors just die a little when a coveted part goes to someone else, even in a limited run”
― Yvonna Russell, The Hamptons Theater Murder

“Quickly, Butter security descended upon Jenny and escorted her one on each arm to the lobby and out the door. Mickey J ran behind them.

"Your friend is a pig and you were trying to pimp me. Take your bag back bitch!", Jenny screamed across the cobblestones.

She threw the Fendi clutch at him. Mickey J caught it shrugged, and went back into the restaurant.. He casually dropped the clutch in the trash while texting another model an invite. Back at the table, Micky soothed his thirsty cohort because another nubile beauty was on the way to the restaurant for Niles. Fighting back tears of rage, Jenny hadn't thought this through because in the discarded bag was her Metro card and her good poppy red lipstick.

"Can I get you a car?", Brock asked.

Jenny looked into the deepest brown eyes with confusion to see had who was talking.

"No thank you" Jenny said fuming.

Men! So helpful but always with fishing wire attached.

Brock motioned over a black town car and opened the back door for Jenny to slid in.

"It's on me", he said.”
― Yvonna Russell, Snatch

“I didn't want to leave my dog with Jessy, who seemed miffed at me for having the part she wanted in the murder mystery Weekend. Jessy has only done extra work and bits in films. Girl please, you can't lift my resume.”
― Yvonna Russell, Murder Mystery Weekend

“The only people Cartier loaned high jewelry to are A-list stars, meaning Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony nominees and winners. Full stop. Plus, we're competing for the same elegant necks, earlobes, wrists, and fingers as Harry Winston, Bvlgari, Boucheron, Van Cleef & Arpels, Piaget, fashion houses, and smaller houses, such as Fred Leighton, Lorraine Schwartz, JAR, David Webb, and Pomellato.”
― Yvonna Russell, The Cartier Caper

“The largest shareholder in L’Oreal heiress Françoise Bettencourt Meyers had been the top girl for a while. After her father’s death Eustacia’s fortune jumped making her crack into the $100 billion club.

Didn’t they think she had anything better to do with her time? Eustacia bristled with annoyance.
No, she would not, (a) being rich was like being beautiful or smart if you have to tell someone you are you're probably not, (b) someone will always ask you for money.”
― Yvonna Russell, The Billionairess

“Since she was off on Friday she decided to fall back on an old remedy to condition her hair. Glover’s Mane. The sulfur infused product had a stench even after she washed her hair three times. Wow if you really want to have a man come over lick you from lips to toes and ride you like a pony put this stuff in your hair, Leanne thought with exasperation.”
― Yvonna Russell, Unfinished Business

“OMG! I had nothing to worry about, so I kept smiling, laughing, and dancing. I was in a hot, hot, hot storyline that was getting ratings. My birthday party was surrounded by my love, friends, family, and coworkers. Life is good. Half-nude dancers spun above our heads as a giant three-tier cake was rolled out.
Happy Birthday, Lucia. The icing read.”
― Yvonna Russell, A Murder on the Set

“A man of leisure, Rupert’s sweet life of polo, yachting, poker parties, lunches, galas, and dinner parties did not include earning one’s way. Just a weekend fling I didn't have a dowry of $45,000,000 in euros.
How Henry James!”
― Yvonna Russell, Vintage Women

“This did not make him well liked but Brock wasn’t there to make friends he was going to get the role. Get bent, he shrugged as walked by and checked in with the casting assistant for his appointment time.”
― Yvonna Russell, Snatch

“he largest shareholder in L’Oreal heiress Françoise Bettencourt Meyers had been the top girl for a while. After her father’s death Eustacia’s fortune jumped making her crack into the $100 billion club.

Didn’t they think she had anything better to do with her time? Eustacia bristled with annoyance.
No, she would not, (a) being rich was like being beautiful or smart if you have to tell someone you are you're probably not, (b) someone will always ask you for money.”
― Yvonna Russell, The Billionairess

“It’s part of my brand. It encourages my fans to stay focused and the importance of self care” Reggie said exasperated by these questions.
“The only self care your fans are focused on is keeping a roof over their heads, paying bills, feeding their kids and not getting COVID-19” he sat on the weight bench and motioned her over.”
― Yvonna Russell, The Last Movie Star

“Is this what we doing? Rolling around the world like gypsies making movies and music?” she asked incredulously.”
― Yvonna Russell, The Last Movie Star

“You draw money. That’s how you got me” he said charmingly.”
― Yvonna Russell, No Matter What

“Coming to my senses, I walked into the thrift shop and walked over to the counter, and shoved the donation into the hand of the pretty volunteer.
“Would you like a receipt for your tax-deductible donation? “ she said sweetly.
“No,” I was brusque and rude.
I stomped away, trying to hide my tears. Now my life was reduced to fucking the help. I was in HALT. Hungry, angry, lonely, and tired.
Where was that stupid boy?”
― Yvonna Russell, The City Opera Thrift Shop Murder

“We hooked up only once and I felt I had communed with my soulmate. I was still a student then she was already in the corps de ballet. A seriously gorgeous woman Lisa was the sexiest woman I have seen in well ever.”
― Yvonna Russell, The Bari Tenor Hunk

“Why would she work the room?” I asked if she was worth millions.
“Her next rich husband. Then she was on number two” Monique gave up her diet and made another small plate which greatly pleased me.
“Don’t worry she couldn’t keep up with Sam in bed. If she did what I do she’d go into cardiac arrest or break her hip” Tina laughed but also made sure not to elaborate or we might thirst for him too.
“Shae pack up some turkey meat and veggies. I’ll make him a batch of soup when he comes home” Tina said.
“You think you just fell out of a coconut tree?” Monique asked her before making a third plate.”
― Yvonna Russell, Vintage Women

“Belinda, my pleasure.” Sterling kissed the back of my hand.
I felt all tingly.
Dark like cacao with a smooth shaved head, Sterling was powerfully built.
“Yes, hi,” I said shyly. Men like him don’t go for me. My shyness comes off as standoffish.”
― Yvonna Russell, The Cartier Caper

“Ernest Hemingway called Paris a movable feast. I think New York is all you-can banquet.”
― Yvonna Russell, If Looks Could Kill

“Just at that moment Mariah Carey's "All I want for Christmas is You" blasts over the store speakers.
The beauty counter saleswoman ask her “Would you like gift wrap?”
Robin Lea sighs “No I'll just take it to go. Thank you”.”
― Yvonna Russell, Backstage Romance Christmas