Remarkably Bright Creatures Quotes
"For heaven’s sake." She jabs at the pinkish blob with her mop handle.
"Fourteen dollars an hour, less the requisite taxes and deductions."
"How do you do?" she inquires of the sharp-nosed sculpin.
"The world is more than a bit of empathy for the sharks."
"One can’t have tea, she always comments, without something homemade to nibble on."
"This isn’t about rent! It’s about your inability to be an honest human being."
"I don’t remember you mentioning you were off today."
"Anytime." He hands her a receipt and flashes his slightly crooked, but kind, grin.
"And I don’t care for those homes, either. Retirement homes, nursing homes . . . all the same, aren’t they?"
"First, it was what a pity the university is such a long drive, and what a shame we only get phone calls on Sunday afternoons."
"We all talked. We all agreed. You need a phone."
"Of course. I wouldn’t miss it, even if I have to hobble there."
"I always go the extra mile for out-of-towners. A proper welcome."
"California. Don’t tell me you’re one of those deep-pocket real estate wankers."
"Everything intact. Except for the step stool."
"I think Marcellus has been going rogue again."
"Nothing lasts long at the bottom of the ocean."
"I’d like the front to look nice for the crowds this weekend."
"Is this part of being in your thirties? Out of touch with the music kids like?"
"He’d forgotten to call. Good kids did that from time to time, did they not? Great kids, even."
"Incredible," the agent had gushed. "This whole house is incredible."
"A powerful feeling washes over her, and after a moment Tova recognizes the feeling as relief."
"Conscience does make cowards of us all."
"Sometimes I wonder if she’s even still alive."
"My skin is seventy years old, dear. Yours will mend more quickly."
"The deal is never anyone’s fault. But you control the way you play."
"I thought you’d be out at the bar or something."
"They’re both compartments with doors! What’s the difference?"
"Who leaves a precious garment shoved in a kitchen cupboard? And one in such terrible shape, so horribly faded and worn? No, not horribly worn. Well loved."
"Please wait. I have something important to tell you. The reason I asked you over tonight, actually . . ."
"But it’s securely encrypted, so I guess it’s probably legit?"
"I see." Tova swallows a gasp before continuing matter-of-factly, "Yes, well. It’s a rare specimen."
"It’s nothing." Tova waves her off. "I’m just making something right."
"Do you think my mom could’ve had something to do with . . ." Cameron lets out a low whistle.
"You’re quite a woman, Tova. Did you know that?"
"I’m sorry we didn’t get a chance to say hello at Ethan’s house the other night."
"Certainly," Tova says. A quick closing suited her as well.
"At least she didn’t suggest the crack of dawn. Four in the afternoon, I can do."
"It sits on her palm, cold and heavy. Like a memory."
"You’re so much more intelligent than we humans give you credit for."
"Throwing caution away, she allows the grief to course through her."
"The tide is way out... feels like it must be a mile away from the waterfront path."
"It’s unfair that you spent your life in a tank."
"Being a parent is not for the faint of heart."
"The thought of spending the night in a bed that isn’t her own thrills and terrifies her."
"I’m glad you’re here... Where else would I be?"
"Endlessly kind, yet emotionally inscrutable."