Absolute Zero Quotes

“Besides, here in Europe they pay wait staff a living wage. They don’t have to live on tips like they do back home.” “That kind of defeats the purpose of good service, doesn’t it?” Val II said snippily. Frank patted her hand in agreement. “No. It defeats the ability of people to work for slave wages. And their lives don’t depend on the moods and whims of the people they have to cater to.” “Oh, what do you know about it?” Frank said angrily. “Plenty. I waited my way through college, Frank. What about you?”
― Margaret Lashley, Absolute Zero: Misadventures From A Broad

“All those invitations from other women?” I sneered. “Do you deny it, you two-timing asshole?” Vinny studied us both for a second. He blew out a breath and spoke. “Aww, flapdoodle, kids. It’s me, Berta.”
― Margaret Lashley, Absolute Zero: Misadventures From A Broad

“Part of me wanted to go to my room and get into my luggage. Part of me wanted to go to his room and get into his pants.”
― Margaret Lashley, Absolute Zero: Misadventures From A Broad

“Actions speak louder than words,” Clarice sneered. “That’s just an old saying.” “If it weren’t true, it wouldn’t have had time to grow old,” said Berta.”
― Margaret Lashley, Absolute Zero: Misadventures From A Broad

“Afterwards, I’d stood on my balcony in the purple twilight, wearing nothing but a towel. Scandalous! I’d watched an incredible moon come up from beneath the sea. The warm wind had caressed my neck like a lover’s breath. Or maybe it was just the sunburn….”
― Margaret Lashley, Absolute Zero: Misadventures From A Broad