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

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

“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

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

“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

“Well”
― Danielle Allen, Plus Size Player

“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

“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

“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

“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

“When we observe a person who says one thing and does another, we might be looking at a liar, but we might also be looking at a person who hasn't yet been able to turn her ideas into a script that is concrete enough to guide her actions.”
― Danielle Allen

“I got up to use the restroom, and as soon as I sat on the toilet, everything made sense. “I fucking knew it,” I muttered to myself as I realized my period had started.”
― Danielle Allen, Plus Size Player

“How do you get your small-ass shirts over that inflated ego of yours?”
― Danielle Allen, Curvy Girl Summer

“No one’s approval or disapproval will affect us unless we grant it credibility and status. Stop validating the opinions of people who don’t matter.”
― Danielle Allen, Cuffing Season

“You’ve named damn near the whole workforce.” She opened her arms, leaving us both exposed to the almost nonexistent drizzle coming down. “Exactly. Cheating-ass men are everywhere.”
― Danielle Allen, Curvy Girl Summer

“I stared at the mocha-skinned beauty with the big almond-shaped eyes”
― Danielle Allen, Curvy Girl Summer

“Russ,” I gasped.”
― Danielle Allen, Plus Size Player

“If out of nowhere a man explicitly says he’s not a player, it’s because he’s the coach.” As she cackled on the other end of the line, I continued. “Don’t trust anything that muthafucka says.”
― Danielle Allen, Plus Size Player

“Some of the worst offenders are in IT! Have my dating stories taught you nothing? Behind professional athletes, doctors, nurses, call-center employees, truck drivers, military members, and bartenders, the top cheating-ass man is in IT.”
― Danielle Allen, Curvy Girl Summer

“That long-neck muthafucka walked in here, and I knew instantly that he wasn’t the one for you. And you knew it, too. But you didn’t listen to yourself. Or me. You just sat over there like…”
― Danielle Allen, Curvy Girl Summer

“I knew I wanted a husband, so I needed to find a boyfriend. I knew in order to find a boyfriend, I needed to date. And in order to find a date, I needed to engage with men in a more intentional way.”
― Danielle Allen, Curvy Girl Summer