On a Night Like This Quotes

“And set-ups never work for me. It’s not the same without that moment, that chemistry. That split second when your eyes meet and your heart stops and they transform from a stranger into someone, right in front of you. That moment is everything.”
― Lindsey Kelk, On a Night Like This

“A stranger did something very similar for me once upon a time and I realized there are moments in our lives where we all need someone to remind us we’re allowed to be happy.”
― Lindsey Kelk, On a Night Like This

“we didn't come this far to only come this far”
― Lindsey Kelk, On a Night Like This

“A good assistant is someone with good time management skills, good communication skills, and the ability to balance a lot of very different tasks at the same time,’ I replied with well-earned confidence. ‘But the difference between a good assistant and a brilliant assistant is the ability to anticipate potential problems before they arise. You’ve got to be prepared for whatever comes at you when the job turns out to be equal parts assistant, therapist, and best friend, but still know your boundaries. And you should always have mints. I’ve basically got stock in Tic Tacs.”
― Lindsey Kelk, On a Night Like This

“It might seem simple but if you want to do it right there’s a lot to learn and fast.”
Just like fishtail braids and blowjobs. And I was really only good at one of those things.
“I am always up for a challenge” I said, flipping my perfect fishtail braid over my shoulder.”
― Lindsey Kelk, On a Night Like This

“I want a love that is so sure of itself, it doesn't have to shout.”
― Lindsey Kelk, On a Night Like This

“that?’ he said. ‘It’s been said,’ I replied lightly. ‘I don’t know. I think a lot of people feel like they aren’t being heard, so instead of really listening to what the other person is saying, they just wait for their turn to speak and continue the cycle. Life is so hard and we don’t make it any easier on each other.”
― Lindsey Kelk, On a Night Like This

“Personal problems did not belong in professional settings. Especially when those personal problems had been made worse by”
― Lindsey Kelk, On a Night Like This

“I’m a great assistant because I know that what I want and what I think doesn’t matter. All that counts is making sure the client’s goals are met.”
― Lindsey Kelk, On a Night Like This

“An assistant is there to assist, to make their client’s job, their life, easier. That’s what I’m good at.”
― Lindsey Kelk, On a Night Like This

“It took every ounce of self-restraint in my body not to say 'right away'. This time, I wanted to do everything right. This was a job, not my reason for existing. I would set boundaries, I would respect my own needs, I would prove to myself that it was possible to be a brilliant assistant without being a complete martyr.”
― Lindsey Kelk, On a Night Like This

“A lot of brilliant women have been crushed by not-bad men.' I didn't reply for a minute. Instead, I thought back over all the times I'd given something up, turned down an invitation, cancelled plans, all to make Stew's life easier. And not just Stew's, I'd done it for everyone. Whether it was deciding what to have for dinner or turning down the opportunity to work in another country, I'd set myself up time and time again thinking an easy life would make me happier. But it hadn't. What did Fran want? Who did Fran want to be? I had no idea, I hadn't even let myself consider the question.”
― Lindsey Kelk, On a Night Like This

“Once upon a time, I'd enjoyed the challenge of an interview - it was to act against someone, only you hadn't seen the script and you had to guess all the right lines.”
― Lindsey Kelk, On a Night Like This

“Fran Cooper, dependable, reliable and one hundred percent guaranteed to make your life easier. That was my brand. As I watched Stew wander off down the street with a great big smile on his face, I realized the only person I ever made things difficult for, was myself.”
― Lindsey Kelk, On a Night Like This