Romantic comedy Quote by Christine Stovell
![“[Gethin] was used to New York and schlepping down to Buddakan or a trendy bistro in Manhattan’s meatpacking district or some other hip and happening joint, she thought, running out of ‘Sex and the City’ hotspots. Welsh cuisine probably wasn’t sexy enough for him now, but once you got over the…” quote by Christine Stovell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/18d/christine-stovell-42072_romantic-comedy_gethin-was-used-to-new-york-and-schleppi_446176.jpg)
““[Gethin] was used to New York and schlepping down to Buddakan or a trendy bistro in Manhattan’s meatpacking district or some other hip and happening joint, she thought, running out of ‘Sex and the City’ hotspots. Welsh cuisine probably wasn’t sexy enough for him now, but once you got over the sight of laver bread and cockles, all that iodine was supposed to do wonders for your love life. On the other hand, Gethin Lewis didn’t look like a man who needed any chemical crutch to boost his libido.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Girl Who Fell From the Sky by Heidi W. Durrow, 2010
A character reflects on cultural expectations of romance and food, noting how exotic cuisine is thought to enhance intimacy, yet the person described seems naturally confident without such aids.
In simple terms: Exotic food is thought to boost love life, but confidence matters more.
Key Takeaway
Confidence can outweigh gimmicks.
Themes
culture
food
romance
confidence
identity
Mood
reflective
curious
analytical
Type
observational
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- dating
- trying new cuisines
- self‑esteem building
- social gatherings
Key Concepts
cultural expectations
sexual confidence
food symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you rely on external factors for confidence?
- How do cultural myths affect personal relationships?
A Different Perspective
Not all people believe food can change libido, and some may find such ideas superficial.
![“Narrow-minded historians will say there's no proof that [Meriwether] Lewis was dude-loving. Another telling indication was that his Newfoundland dog was named "Seaman". Talk about a Freudian slip. What straight man like to go around saying "Seaman, come! Seaman, come!" amid a group of strapping…” quote by Bob Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ebe/bob-smith-31791_historical-romance_narrow-minded-historians-will-say-there_1924119.jpg)
![“[while dancing] The man who was supposed to be her new partner had taken the caller’s final instruction to extremes. From the way Adam’s mouth was locked against Kitty’s he seemed to be anticipating not a temporary split but a lengthy separation. More of a French Fancy than a farmer’s fancy…” quote by Christine Stovell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9e1/christine-stovell-42072_contemporary-romance_while-dancing-the-man-who-was-supposed-t_3065947.jpg)
