Vivien Chien > Quotes

“Instead of finding a boyfriend, like Esther had instructed, I decided I would hit up the next best thing. The bookstore.”
― Vivien Chien, Death by Dumpling

“It is my firm belief that every once in a while, the universe will present you with a gift. It could be something very small and seemingly insignificant, but it will lead you down the right path. And usually, it’s when you least expect it.”
― Vivien Chien, Death by Dumpling

“receptionists were the bartenders of the corporate world.”
― Vivien Chien, Hot and Sour Suspects

“Books were my solace, my escape. There was nothing like that feeling of holding a book in your hand and traveling to another place, another time … another life. I was called a nerd a lot because of it, but I didn’t care. I wear that hat with pride.”
― Vivien Chien, Death by Dumpling

“It’s not every day the universe conspires to bring you face-to-face with someone who makes you think, Yes, you are my human.”
― Vivien Chien, Killer Kung Pao

“Nothing like a little fictional drama to take you away from the real stuff.”
― Vivien Chien, Dim Sum of All Fears

“Books were my solace, my escape. There was nothing like that feeling of holding a book in your hand and traveling to another place, another time … another life.”
― Vivien Chien, Death by Dumpling

“Things to know about me: I'm half English, half Taiwanese, and no, I don't know karate. I'm definitely not good at math and I don't know how to spell your name in Chinese.”
― Vivien Chien, Death by Dumpling

“Instead of finding a boyfriend, like Esther had instructed, I decided I would hit up the next best thing. The bookstore.”
― Vivien Chien, Death by Dumpling

“People will surprise you, Lana. When they are hurt, they will blame anybody for anything. Remember that.”
― Vivien Chien, Death by Dumpling

“What's-his-name was my ex-boyfriend, whom we did not mention by name, Ever. Not unless you wanted to snakes out of my head a` la Medusa.”
― Vivien Chien, Dim Sum of All Fears

“There’s something about a person who is always smiling that unnerves me. Like clowns—you never know what they’re really feeling behind that painted face.”
― Vivien Chien, Dim Sum of All Fears

“I have forgiven Ruby for her mistakes, but I do not wish to bring her back in my life. Some people are too much trouble and not worth the headache.”
― Vivien Chien, Wonton Terror

“Adam may not be on board right now”
― Vivien Chien, Fatal Fried Rice

“I was definitely an extra sauce type of gal.”
― Vivien Chien, The Chow Maniac: A Noodle Shop Mystery

“(In the wake of emotional disaster, there is nothing I find more comforting than pastries and retail therapy.)”
― Vivien Chien, Dim Sum of All Fears

“It was the worst idea since fax machines.”
― Vivien Chien, Misfortune Cookie

“Bookstores are the happiest places on earth, They are sanctuaries of collected knowledge and house a multitudes of worlds - some created from fiction and others from opinion”
― Vivien Chien, Crime Rangoon

“Okay”
― Vivien Chien, Egg Drop Dead

“Kikko wasn’t very happy with Lana’s absence and had been leaving land mines of poop bombs all over our apartment. I’ve never seen a little dog poop with such resentment.”
― Vivien Chien, Gone to Hot Pot

“Sounds like a ruiner type to me. There's always one in every group, isn't there?”
― Vivien Chien, Crime Rangoon

“You’re not going to talk with him”
― Vivien Chien, Egg Drop Dead

“Okay, go,” she said, shooing me out of the car. “Your anxiety is leaking onto me.”
― Vivien Chien, The Chow Maniac: A Noodle Shop Mystery

“But with my anxiety at optimum performance, sleep was a passing stranger.”
― Vivien Chien, Misfortune Cookie

“Life can be tough. You have to be tougher.”
― Vivien Chien, Hot and Sour Suspects

“In most instances when you ask a modern Asian person if they know karate, the answer would be a resounding "no". It's a stereotype that annoys me to the ends of the earth”
― Vivien Chien, Crime Rangoon

“If there’s anyone who knows how to hole themselves up, it’s a writer.”
― Vivien Chien, Misfortune Cookie

“My eyes rolled so far into my head, I thought I might flip over the back of the couch.”
― Vivien Chien, Murder Lo Mein

“man with many secrets will have many enemies. Enemies will always find you, even when you think you are free.”
― Vivien Chien, Death by Dumpling

“If anything, you’re going through a quarter-life crisis … and if that’s the case, join the club.”
― Vivien Chien, Dim Sum of All Fears