Danielle Allen > Quotes

“One man’s fuckup is another man’s opportunity. Write that down. That’s quotable.”
― Danielle Allen, Curvy Girl Summer

“But as soon as our tongues collided, the sparks, the dizziness, and the butterflies all made sense. He made sense. We made sense. But more than that, I felt an indescribable feeling that seemed to blend comfort with desire, want with need, and hope with fear.”
― Danielle Allen, Autumn and Summer

“They said the dating pool had pee in it, but I was convinced there was shit in there, too.”
― Danielle Allen, Curvy Girl Summer

“Well, I just finished reading this sexy book where the male character was aggressive and dominant and the female love interest was submissive. It was hot. I mean really hot. And I thought it sounded romantic the way he took care of her.” I took a long gulp of my tea, finishing the cup. “But girl, as soon as he tried to force those clams on me, I was like ‘oh hell no!”
― Danielle Allen, Autumn and Summer

“My life isn’t over at thirty. My life doesn’t revolve around me getting married and having children. When I meet the man I want to be with forever, I’ll marry him. Until then, I’m fine.”
― Danielle Allen, Curvy Girl Summer

“A broken clock is only right twice a day. Any other time, you’re just guessing and trying to figure it out. So, seize the day and the opportunities. You don’t get an unlimited amount of times to get something right or to capitalize on it in the way God intended. God knows that we’re flawed humans, so he gives us a second chance to get it right.”
― Danielle Allen, Broken Clocks

“One man's fuck up is another man's opportunity.”
― Danielle Allen, Curvy Girl Summer

“You need to tell the bartender that if he puts you in the friend zone, you’re going to end up in his friend’s phone.”
― Danielle Allen, Curvy Girl Summer

“I wasn’t going to take your man,” she sputtered. “The only thing you could take from me is notes.”
― Danielle Allen, Plus Size Player

“The last thing I remembered was making eye contact with Emanuel in the rearview mirror before slipping out of consciousness.”
― Danielle Allen

“Johnnie Walker is my celebratory drink,” I explained. “But when I’m out, I typically only drink whiskey. My dad only drank whiskey. His preference was Jack Daniels. And long before I was ever able to drink, I overheard my dad say that whiskey was like my mom. Rich, bold, sweet, fiery, full-bodied and multilayered.”
― Danielle Allen, Autumn and Summer

“a lot less stressed if you did,” I confirmed. “And you would actually enjoy dating. You’re so focused on finding a man. You’re not enjoying the men.”
― Danielle Allen, Plus Size Player

“It doesn’t matter if you’re a size two or a size twenty-two. Beauty isn’t calculated in size.—Tati Green”
― Danielle Allen, Work Song

“Never let unpleasant circumstances keep you from enjoying life,”
― Danielle Allen, Big Girl Blitz

“forget.”
― Danielle Allen, Big Girl Blitz

“I’ve never gotten upset about a man not wanting me, and I won’t start with this one. He doesn’t want to date, and that’s okay. I respect his decision.”
― Danielle Allen, Curvy Girl Summer

“And not all dick prints are created equal. Lord knows not every man can make a pair of basketball shorts or sweatpants come to life.”
― Danielle Allen, Sweatpants Season

“I don’t know what it’s like to lose a child. But I know what it’s like to lose a sister. The pain may be different. The ways in which it affects your life are definitely different. But it’s painful all around. And there’s trauma with that. And trauma needs healing.”
― Danielle Allen, Curvy Girl Summer

“us?”
― Danielle Allen, Plus Size Player

“dude working on his debut rap album.” “At forty!” I hollered. “Sir”
― Danielle Allen, Curvy Girl Summer

“He looked down with his lips in a tight line. “I mean, I know it was wrong that I accidentally called you someone else’s name—”
― Danielle Allen, Curvy Girl Summer

“It wasn’t a surprise to me that people felt like being a fat woman meant lonely or desperate or willing to settle.”
― Danielle Allen, Curvy Girl Summer

“Fighting for yourself also looks like letting things go.”
― Danielle Allen, Big Girl Blitz

“Fat bitch is such a lazy insult. Like, where’s the creativity? And if that’s the worst thing”
― Danielle Allen, Plus Size Player

“She put her hand on my arm. “Then don’t. When you find exactly what you want, you will want to and it’ll feel like home.”
― Danielle Allen, Plus Size Player

“There’s got to be an easier way than dating. I want the shortcut. I just want to find my person and start our lives together.”
― Danielle Allen, Curvy Girl Summer

“dream.”
― Danielle Allen, Plus Size Player

“Fat bitch is such a lazy insult. Like, where’s the creativity? And if that’s the worst thing someone can say about me, I’m living my life right.”
― Danielle Allen, Plus Size Player

“And you know couples fight. No two people can be around each other and never have a disagreement. You two love each other. You’ll get through it.”
― Danielle Allen, Broken Clocks

“Big women are my type—always have been and always will be.” He held up a finger. “The best hugs are from big women.” He held up a second finger. “The best cuddling is from big women.” He held up a third finger. “The best…” His sentence trailed off, and he let out a small chuckle under his breath. “The best skills.” “Skills?” “Yeah. Skills in the kitchen, in the home, in the bedroom—you asked,” he pointed out quickly,”
― Danielle Allen, Curvy Girl Summer