Elle Sprinkle > Quotes

“I swear, when men were created, the universe replaced their brain cells with audacity.”
― Elle Sprinkle, Puppy Love: A Queer Romance

“Maybe she was right. Maybe I am Icarus. And she’s the sun. And oh”
― Elle Sprinkle, Like a Power Play

“I’ve known I was bisexual since I was 9 years old. Everyone makes their barbies scissor; it doesn’t make you gay. But naming your barbies after yourself and your fourth-grade best friend…”
― Elle Sprinkle , Puppy Love: A Queer Romance

“I kept telling myself I didn’t have time to love you, but the truth is, I’ve loved you in every minute we’ve ever had. And even if I didn’t have time,” I breathe, “I’d invent time for you. I’d go minor, or even beer league. I’d build a quantum machine—whatever it takes. I’d rather have nothing with you, than have everything without you.”
― Elle Sprinkle, Like a Power Play

“Romance books are the only PR men have left.”
― Elle Sprinkle, Like a Power Play

“Buddy is like, the number one most basic dog name on the planet,” I respond.”
― Elle Sprinkle, Puppy Love: A Queer Romance

“Something they don't tell you about being a lesbian: it's confusing as hell. Sometimes when you see a pretty girl, you can't tell if you want to be her or kiss her.”
― Elle Sprinkle, Like a Power Play

“If falling asleep to serial-killer documentaries could get you on a watch list, I’d be on the FBI’s Most Wanted.”
― Elle Sprinkle, Puppy Love: A Queer Romance

“Peyton places a palm over the top of my hand, tracing her thumb over the seam of my glove. "Do you want me to read it to you?"
My eyes snap to hers in surprise. "You would do that?"
She smiles. "For you, I'd read the goddamn dictionary.”
― Elle Sprinkle, Like a Power Play

“I like when I make Dr. Burton laugh. It makes me feel like I’ve won at therapy. Like I’m his favorite patient.”
― Elle Sprinkle, Puppy Love: A Queer Romance

“I'm envious of the rain, for it pools around his mouth the way I wish I could.”
― Elle Sprinkle, Well Written: A Queer Novella

“I mean, if the gays have a place in hell, so does corporate America, given that it fucks pretty much everyone.”
― Elle Sprinkle, Puppy Love: A Queer Romance

“You’re on the bottom, sweetheart.” She smirks. “You just lay there and look pretty. Cheer me on, maybe.”
― Elle Sprinkle, Puppy Love: A Queer Romance

“The only thing my brain does control is ensuring constant worry is always present.”
― Elle Sprinkle, Puppy Love: A Queer Romance

“I fucking hate that word. I hate that people think a diagnosis comes with armor. That strength is some automatic response to pain. I’m not strong. I’m just tired.”
― Elle Sprinkle, Like a Power Play

“You said you’d invent time for me.” I pause, struggling to keep my breath even. “Well, I’d destroy it. I’d break every clock. I’d smash every watch. I’d burn every calendar. I’d make sure time couldn’t touch us.”
― Elle Sprinkle, Like a Power Play

“I’m a dog groomer. I accidentally eat dog hair all day long.”
― Elle Sprinkle, Puppy Love: A Queer Romance

“Crimson is my favorite color, so it's no mystery why I always run toward red flags rather than away from them.”
― Elle Sprinkle, Well Written: A Queer Novella

“Why are golden retrievers so cute and simultaneously complete psychopaths?”
― Elle Sprinkle, Puppy Love: A Queer Romance

“She knows me in specifics. Not in general. Not in theory. But in the details that weave the fabric of my being. It’s not a rare way to be known. But I think it’s the most important.”
― Elle Sprinkle, Like a Power Play