Ann Benjamin > Quotes

“Maybe there is no one way to deal with grief, but knowing that we're not totally alone is the best we can do.”
― Ann Benjamin

“As bellhop closes the door behind him, you are left with a feeling of security and relaxation. Your mind starts to drift, and you wonder to yourself, who else has stayed in this room?”
― Ann Benjamin, Room 702: Six Degrees of Brendan Sullivan

“Having kids is the best kind of ‘out of control’ there is.”
― Ann Benjamin, Room 702: Six Degrees of Brendan Sullivan

“You're not a virgin and you didn't get divorced, but suddenly there's this thing you can start doing again with someone who is not your husband.”
― Ann Benjamin, Life After Joe

“Thus, hanging around in our towels (and those weird disposable underpants) was no big deal.”
― Ann Benjamin, Life After Joe

“I guess 'joint' would imply two people had ownership, which, thanks Life, is simply no longer the case.”
― Ann Benjamin, Life After Joe

“Realizing he doesn’t have any clothes on, James does a covert ninja move to retrieve his boxer shorts and is caught mid-roll as Penny emerges from the bathroom.”
― Ann Benjamin, Room 702: Six Degrees of Brendan Sullivan

“Adjusting herself, she doesn’t feel any different. Not really. And now what? Is she supposed to go back to Ben? Are they going to do it again? Was she good? Was he good? Who defines ‘good’ anyway? Is he going to tell everyone? What will he tell them?”
― Ann Benjamin, Room 702: Six Degrees of Brendan Sullivan

“Isn't it weird how people grow up when you're not looking?”
― Ann Benjamin, Life After Joe

“I was happy for nights at home, ordering in and comfort food -- for strong drinks on the porch and long talks in the kitchen.”
― Ann Benjamin, Life After Joe