Bridie Hall > Quotes

“You know …» She stares at her bare feet, then speaks again. «The shit we’ve been through … I think it was good that it happened. As stupid as this may sound, it made it possible for me to trust you. It’s like by breaking my heart you cracked me open, the real me, so I could come out of the shell. I’ve seen the worst that can happen when you trust someone and … I think I came out stronger. A better person, maybe.”
― Bridie Hall, My Summer Roommate

“You listened to a pre-recorded loop that goes on and on in your head, Chloe. You didn't hear him.”
― Bridie Hall, My Summer Roommate

“Where there's love, there's forgiveness.”
― Bridie Hall, My Summer Roommate

“Did you go see the .... gardens?"
....
"I loved them," she said ... "I went there almost every day and watched the people. It was almost like a gallery, but the pictures were alive.”
― Bridie Hall, Letting Go

“I can avoid her, but there's nothing I can do to stop feeling like this. Nothing I can do to stop thinking about her the way I imagine alcoholics think about their next drink, even dream about it.”
― Bridie Hall, My Summer Roommate

“Well, there are people who have flagrant good luck, like they win the lottery or write Harry Potter ..... there are also those like me who just get to enjoy small precious moments like this.”
― Bridie Hall, My Summer Roommate

“He's unreal. Even his flaws are great.”
― Bridie Hall, My Summer Roommate

“The magic is in learning the balance between when to want to control things and when to go with the flow. ~Harper”
― Bridie Hall, Letting Go

“You're underestimating the power of food.”
― Bridie Hall, Letting Go

“Food is art, ...”
― Bridie Hall, Letting Go

“Important thing to remember: always serve with cold sauce otherwise the panna cotta starts melting. It shouldn't melt before it reaches your tongue.”
― Bridie Hall, Letting Go