Cell phone Quote by Rosemary Clement-Moore
![“[W]hen Ben was kissing me, the whole world retreated. I felt things I'd never felt before, in places I never knew were connected. But I was pretty sure that whatever was buzzing against my thigh was not normal. For one thing, it was ringing. Ben dragged his mouth away from mine and mumbled a curse…” quote by Rosemary Clement-Moore](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/377/rosemary-clement-moore-13051_cell-phone_w-hen-ben-was-kissing-me-the-whole-world_309710.jpg)
“[W]hen Ben was kissing me, the whole world retreated. I felt things I'd never felt before, in places I never knew were connected. But I was pretty sure that whatever was buzzing against my thigh was not normal. For one thing, it was ringing. Ben dragged his mouth away from mine and mumbled a curse that was a little shocking and kind of hot. "Ignore it," he said. That was easy for him to say when his cell phone was rounding third base. If anyone got a home run tonight, I didn't want it to be Verizon Wireless.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unknown (likely contemporary romance)
A moment of intense intimacy is juxtaposed with an absurd, almost comedic intrusion of technology, highlighting how modern distractions can clash with deep personal connection.
In simple terms: Intimacy meets tech distraction.
Key Takeaway
Stay present despite interruptions.
Themes
intimacy
technology
distraction
humor
relationships
Mood
amused
reflective
lighthearted
Type
narrative
humorous
romantic
When to use this quote
- dating
- phone notifications
- public spaces
- relationship building
Key Concepts
modern life
sexual intimacy
technology intrusion
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain focus on a partner when external distractions arise?
- What does the phone symbolize in intimate moments?
A Different Perspective
The humor may downplay the emotional impact of the interruption.
