The Wish List Quotes

“I've come to learn that determination only gets you so far in life when you're completely devoid of ability.”
― Jane Costello, The Wish List

“He's wearing my favourite shirt – otherwise known as The Sexiest Shirt Known to Man, an item of clothing that emphasises every contour of his torso. When he smiles tonight, his whole face is luminous – quite an achievement, given it's so dark I nearly asked if they had the cocktail menu in Braille.”
― Jane Costello, The Wish List

“It's odd, but part of me feels almost relieved, believe it or not. As well as feeling completely and utterly shit, obviously.”
― Jane Costello, The Wish List

“He's like a drug to me. There's no point in me trying to defend this. It's indefensible. But I can't keep away from him.”
― Jane Costello, The Wish List

“You convince yourself that it's acceptable for things to be the way they are, because so much feels right. Then you start behaving like normal couples in love do. Your guard is dropped!”
― Jane Costello, The Wish List

“People like that don't come along every day, Emma. You should make the most of it when they do.”
― Jane Costello, The Wish List

“The worst thing about modern relationships is our expectations.”
― Jane Costello, The Wish List

“I'll take your word for it.”
― Jane Costello, The Wish List

“I mean, I’m the mistress, aren’t I? I’m the bad guy. I deserve all the punishment I get.”
― Jane Costello, The Wish List

“I understand why you don’t want to leave your family in the lurch, I really do. I understand how painful the prospect of leaving must be. But I can’t go on like this. I can’t be a mistress for the rest of my life. I cannot be a mistress, full stop.”
― Jane Costello, The Wish List

“Do I just simply want what I can’t have? Why has he become so unbelievably desirable now we’re no longer an item?”
― Jane Costello, The Wish List

“The thought of seeing him again gives me a small surge of happiness.”
― Jane Costello, The Wish List

“I miss him so badly it sometimes makes my insides ache.”
― Jane Costello, The Wish List

“No problem about moving your guitar lesson to tomorrow. I’m free all day, so whenever you like. Have you been practising ‘Mary had a Little Lamb’? xxxxxxxx”
― Jane Costello, The Wish List