“Just because some man pays you some attention doesn't mean you're somehow obliged to devote your life to him. You're worth MORE than that.” — Hester Browne Copy Share Image
“Outside, I avoided the gazes of passersby and slid gratefully into the cavernous interior of Godric's car. I didn't like to say "This is… — Hester Browne Copy Share
“The way he looks at me, all serious and attentive, was more flattering than any compliment I'd ever had” — Hester Browne Copy Share
“Great friendships are like cell phones, you do not know why they work but are so glad that they do.” — Hester Browne Copy Share
“As with most situations in my life, Emery's dress was much harder to get out of than it had been to get into.” — Hester Browne Copy Share
“I'm not that nice," I said. People were always telling me how nice I was. You'd think it would be a compliment, but it… — Hester Browne Copy Share
“My golden rule has always been to look on the bright side, no matter what. With all the complications in my life, I had… — Hester Browne Copy Share
“Back in the kitchen, Mummy was trying to make her [knitted] hippo stand up on the table. I had to swallow a gasp of… — Hester Browne Copy Share
It's so much easier to have a crush on someone who you know isn't going to respond-it makes it nice and safe and you… — Hester Browne Copy Share
“I want to share all of my New York with you, Melissa. My house, my friends, my life. It's not just about where you… — Hester Browne Copy Share
“The best friendships are like mobile phones, I think--you can't explain exactly how they work, but you're just relieved they do.” — Hester Browne Copy Share
There are many marks of a true lady but I believe that one of them is to walk with her head held high while… — Hester Browne Copy Share
“There's a difference between compromising your independence and compromising yourself. Love's about giving up a little dependence, darling. But that doesn't mean you have… — Hester Browne Copy Share
“There is something rather sexy about men who knew exactly what they are talking about. Men who might not be conventionally attractive, but who… — Hester Browne Copy Share
