Fortune Hunter Quotes

“If our mothers are rolling over every time we do something on their list of things a lady shouldn’t do, they’ve been flopping like flounder since they were buried.”
― Jana Deleon, Fortune Hunter

“Sometimes playing it safe can be just as bad as taking risks.”
― Jana Deleon, Fortune Hunter

“According to the local gossip,” Gertie said, “Beulah was over the moon for this guy. She even mailed him a pair of her underwear.” “If he was really a marine,” Ida Belle said, “he could have used them as a parachute.”
― Jana Deleon, Fortune Hunter

“Exactly,” Gertie said. “This hot young stud claiming to be a marine stationed in the Middle East friended her on Facebook. Apparently, he sent her long letters and poetry and even a nude photo.” “Doesn’t sound like anything worth putting a bra on for,” Ida Belle said. “Well,” Gertie said, “in all fairness, that photo is probably the closest Beulah will ever get to male plumbing.” “Are you kidding?” I said. “The Internet is full of male plumbing. It’s like the Walmart of man parts.”
― Jana Deleon, Fortune Hunter

“As much as choice could sometimes be a burden, not having one was far worse.”
― Jana Deleon, Fortune Hunter

“Because he’s disabled?” I asked. Gertie shook her head. “Because he’s a man.” “That’s a disability,” Ida Belle pointed out.”
― Jana Deleon, Fortune Hunter

“Gertie frowned. “Why do you always have to be Debbie Downer?” Ida Belle shook her head. “I’m Reality Rita.”
― Jana Deleon, Fortune Hunter

“Oh, I resented her at first. The whole ‘in sickness and in health’ thing, but I eventually came to realize it was for the best. If someone stays for any reason other than they want to be there, it will only lead to resentment. And then what do you have?” “Two miserable people,” Ida Belle said. “Exactly,” Nolan agreed.”
― Jana Deleon, Fortune Hunter

“back in”
― Jana Deleon, Fortune Hunter

“A hooker, a truck driver, and a nun walk into a hotel,” Ida Belle said. “There’s the start of a bad joke.”
― Jana Deleon, Fortune Hunter