Stacey Reynolds > Stacey's Quotes

“You’re unbelievable,’ said Rosie. ‘Look at me when I’m talking.’
I kept looking out the window. I was already over-stimulated.
‘I know what you look like.”
― Graeme Simsion, The Rosie Project

“What would you like?"
"A skinny decaf latte."
This is a ridiculous form of coffee, but I did not point it out.”
― Graeme Simsion, The Rosie Project

“But why, why, why can't people just say what they mean?”
― Graeme Simsion, The Rosie Project

“I haven’t changed my mind. That’s the point! I want to spend my life with you even though it’s totally irrational. And you have short earlobes. Socially and genetically there’s no reason for me to be attracted to you. The only logical conclusion is that I must be in love with you.”
― Graeme Simsion, The Rosie Project

“Research consistently shows that the risks to health outweigh the benefits of drinking alcohol. My argument is that the benefits to my mental health justify the risks.”
― Graeme Simsion, The Rosie Project

“I met Rosie at the airport. She remained uncomfortable about me purchasing her ticket, so I told her she could pay me back by selecting some Wife Project applicants for me to date.
'Fuck you,’ she said.
It seemed we were friends again.”
― Graeme Simsion, The Rosie Project

“Asperger's isn't a fault. It's a variant. It's potentially a major advantage.”
― Graeme Simsion, The Rosie Project

“But I’m not good at understanding what other people want.’
‘Tell me something I don’t know,’ said Rosie for no obvious reason.
I quickly searched my mind for an interesting fact.
‘Ahhh…The testicles of drone bees and wasp spiders explode during sex.”
― Graeme Simsion, The Rosie Project

“Spring and Autumn
Every season hath its pleasures;
Spring may boast her flowery prime,
Yet the vineyard's ruby treasures
Brighten Autumn's sob'rer time.”
― Thomas Moore