Dog Day Wedding Quotes

“Sometimes it also helps you realize that what you believe are problems are actually blessings in disguise.”
― Rich Amooi, Dog Day Wedding

“Giovanni eyed her purple summer dress. “We were talking about our favorite colors. Mine is purple. So is Federico’s. That’s why he made the eggplant. Right, Federico?” “Absolutely, my friend!” Natalie smacked Giovanni on the arm. “Behave.” Giovanni smiled. “I’ll try. Nice to see you.”
― Rich Amooi, Dog Day Wedding

“Giovanni spotted the garlic bread and smiled. “Smells great, Federico.” “Grazie.” Federico turned to hug Giovanni and then got back to the salad.  Giovanni gestured to the bottle of wine in his hand. “I brought this for you.” Federico looked back and smiled. “Vino! You can find an opener in the first drawer. You remember where the glasses are, no?”
― Rich Amooi, Dog Day Wedding

“Giovanni knew what was going on. His mother was trying to set him up with another woman. A woman who was pre-screened to be certain that she wanted lots of babies. They’d been through this before and it was about as enjoyable as a kick to the head.”
― Rich Amooi, Dog Day Wedding

“Giovanni couldn’t identify the color of Natalie’s face. If he were to make up a color he would say it was shocked tomato.”
― Rich Amooi, Dog Day Wedding

“The dog began to lick Natalie’s fingers and she giggled. “Precious, that tickles. Don’t do that. And shoo! Giovanni is coming and I look like death!” “Precious?” yelled Giovanni. “Arf!”
― Rich Amooi, Dog Day Wedding

“Arf!” “No, Precious, don’t do that,” she whispered. “We don’t want Giovanni to know you’re here.” “Arf! Arf!”
― Rich Amooi, Dog Day Wedding

“I ought to arrest you for public bitchiness!” “There’s no such thing.” Natalie gave Eleonora the stink eye. “Yeah? Well, you just wait for the next election. I’ll make sure it’s on the ballot. How do you like them apples?” She poked Eleonora in the chest. “Huh? How do you like them?” “Ha!” said Stevie. “I like this woman and I’d pay top dollar to see a cat fight.”
― Rich Amooi, Dog Day Wedding

“There’s no place like home. Ha! Wait, what was I talking about earlier? Oh, oh! Have you seen Giovanni’s hands?” Rebecca laughed. “Oh my God. Yes, I’ve seen them. Okay, Mr. Giovanni, she made absolutely no sense whatsoever yet she convinced me that you are the man for the job. You’re in charge of getting the bride home safe and sound.”
― Rich Amooi, Dog Day Wedding

“After Giovanni greeted them both with brotherly hugs Stevie unlocked the doors to his classic ’58 Cadillac convertible and pointed next door. “Hey, there’s Federico.” Danny whispered, “Someone should tell him that plaid hasn’t been popular since the fifties.” Giovanni wagged his finger at Danny. “Leave him alone. He’s a good guy.”
― Rich Amooi, Dog Day Wedding

“Seriously? What a question. She’s not going to be alone at some foofoo place like that. She was with a guy. A guy wearing a thousand dollar suit and a Rolex. And they were sipping on Cristal. Whoever he was, he’s got bank.”
― Rich Amooi, Dog Day Wedding

“She was a cop who has chased bad guys through rat-infested hell-holes. She’ tackled and handcuffed criminals bigger than linemen for the Forty-Niners. But in this tiny studio with this good-looking, guitar making Greek god—or maybe he was Italian—she was mush.  Complete, one hundred percent mush.”
― Rich Amooi, Dog Day Wedding

“I don’t know. Things like not paying attention to the little details. Or just not paying attention to me much. I don’t mind people being on their smart phones now and then, but it seemed like she was always glued to that thing. Even when we were out for what I thought was a romantic dinner or at a family gathering.” He saw Natalie glance back to the picnic area. Jacks was still on his phone.”
― Rich Amooi, Dog Day Wedding

“It’s no big deal.” “Yes, it is. It’s amazing to me that a parent would call their child names. What does she call you?” He shrugged. “Pussy.” Natalie’s hand flew to her chest. “Please tell me you’re joking.” He shook his head.  “God. The woman’s got issues. And you must have a lot of issues too with a mother like that.”
― Rich Amooi, Dog Day Wedding

“Natalie was cool. You’d never know she was a cop if you didn’t see her in uniform. Maybe a high school teacher. Or a Zumba instructor.”
― Rich Amooi, Dog Day Wedding

“Precious was in sniff-mode as she entered Strawberry Park with her newly-appointed babysitter.”
― Rich Amooi, Dog Day Wedding

“Precious batted her eyelashes and let out a soft bark. “And your cuteness will get you nowhere.” Giovanni couldn’t believe he was trying to have a conversation with a dog for the second time in two days.”
― Rich Amooi, Dog Day Wedding

“You have cats?” “No, but—” “Obviously you don’t have allergies…” He set Precious down. “No, but…” “So what’s the dealio?” The woman would not let him finish his sentences. And did she just use the word dealio?”
― Rich Amooi, Dog Day Wedding

“He read an email from Music Prodigies of America—the latest edition was about a young genius who played the guitar.  Amazing. Most music prodigies played the piano, violin, or cello. But one who played the guitar? That was almost unheard of and so cool. And he was a California kid too, which made him even more special.”
― Rich Amooi, Dog Day Wedding

“It could be anything. As you go through your day look for opportunities. It could be just a smile. A few kind words. Or it could be more than that. It’s like a miracle drug, trust me.”
― Rich Amooi, Dog Day Wedding

“Well, it’s up to you. But if you don’t want to you could at least donate them to a charity. There are women who will never be able to afford something like this in their entire lifetime. You can give them an opportunity to have something luxurious at a discount.”
― Rich Amooi, Dog Day Wedding

“He reached down to scratch her on the head. “You’re a cute little thing. Fast too. Is that really your name? Precious?” After a couple of scratches between her ears the dog rolled over on her back on the grass, asking for more.”
― Rich Amooi, Dog Day Wedding

“Was the person in charge of karma on vacation? It wasn’t fair.”
― Rich Amooi, Dog Day Wedding

“Danny pointed to the organist. “While we’re waiting, did you know Pachelbel’s ‘Canon in D’ was composed almost four hundred years ago?” Stevie sighed. “Myself, along with the majority of the other good-looking, upstanding citizens of this country, don’t give a flying steamy turd about Pocket Ball.”  “Pachelbel.” “Him too.”
― Rich Amooi, Dog Day Wedding