Between Perfect and Real Quotes

“Not that I hate my body. There are just parts of it that aren't what they should be.”
― Ray Stoeve, Between Perfect and Real

“Instead of the perfect fit I’m used to, our embrace just feels like habit, and the sensation scares me... We’re not Dean and Zoe. We’re just two people standing [hugging] in a hallway”
― Ray Stoeve, Between Perfect and Real

“Burlesque involves stripping... It's also historically been a way of satirizing or commenting on politics, making people laugh, showing off your sexuality or your body- it's hella queer.”
― Ray Stoeve, Between Perfect and Real

“It isn’t my job to make her feel better about she’s hurt me, and it isn’t my job to keep quiet so she can be comfortable.”
― Ray Stoeve, Between Perfect and Real

“... a soft sigh letting go of everything I never wanted to hold in the first place.”
― Ray Stoeve, Between Perfect and Real

“The possibilities are endless.”
― Ray Stoeve, Between Perfect and Real

“... But she’s just not ready to talk about it. Can you give her that? Just some time to adjust.’
The last word makes my teeth clench. She’s adjusting. Always adjusting. As if she’s the sun and I’m just a planet, revolving around her. But I have my own path. (conversation between Dean and his dad about his mom's acceptance of him)”
― Ray Stoeve, Between Perfect and Real