The Contract Quotes

“As my finger hovers over the camera app, I hear a peal of laughter from Emzee and realize that I’ve just missed a great joke—and that’s when it hits me. I don’t need my phone to capture this moment. All I need is to keep my eyes and ears and my heart open, to live in the here and now. My experiences with these people mean far more than the photos I was planning on getting.”
― Stella Gray, The Contract

“We’re always on the lookout for fresh faces, but it’s essential that we find exactly the right model to represent our brand. Personally, I’m always open to unknowns. I like setting trends, not following them—and I hate when things in this industry get stale and predictable. You see the same face everywhere, you stop paying attention to the product.”
― Stella Gray, The Contract

“Hurting inside does not make you weak. It makes you human. And sharing that hurt means you’re strong enough to admit you need a change.”
― Stella Gray, The Contract

“I wasn’t raised to be vulnerable. My father saw emotions as signs of weakness, but Brooklyn has taught me that they’re actually tools to navigate relationships with.”
― Stella Gray, The Contract