“the Beaux Arts building’s grand Corinthian columns and its three immense archways. Two majestic marble lions served as bookends. Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia had named them Patience and Fortitude during the depths of the Great Depression in an effort to inspire… — Wendy Wax Copy Share Image
“There are three rules for writing a novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are. —W. SOMERSET MAUGHAM” — Wendy Wax Copy Share Image
“Dottie, spray her hair some more so that it can’t fall forward. It’s hiding her, um, profile.” This was Jonathan the director’s euphemism for… — Wendy Wax Copy Share Image
“They looked at each other. “I don’t understand it. But I know who sent it.” Maddie Singer’s thumbs and her iPhone were often incompatible.… — Wendy Wax Copy Share Image
“ladies’ clothing aisle—strategically located just past the automotive section—where Avery and Madeline selected some of the ugliest shorts and T-shirts Nicole had ever seen.” — Wendy Wax Copy Share Image
“We honeymooned on the SS Franklin,” Max said. “We were the onboard entertainment even though it was Millie’s first time onstage. When I saw… — Wendy Wax Copy Share Image
“The last time you gave me ‘Hightower detail’ he caught me with his underwear in my hands.” “I’m sorry I missed that.” Nicole’s voice… — Wendy Wax Copy Share Image
“Madeline Singer had recently achieved two things that surprised her: a senior citizen discount; and the legal right to date.” — Wendy Wax Copy Share Image
“Either way would give her a shot at covering their most pressing expenses until Malcolm Dyer was found and the remainder of their money… — Wendy Wax Copy Share Image
“the fact that her children were so obviously living their own lives was bittersweet. Their independence was what you hoped for and worked toward,… — Wendy Wax Copy Share Image
“What defines us isn’t how we behave when things are good, Andrew, but how we respond when they aren’t.” — Wendy Wax Copy Share Image
