There’s no such thing as ruining your life. Life’s a pretty resilient thing, it turns out.

A real relationship is two-way.

I can't get over this. Dad isn't Sam's dad? Dad is a friend? How was I supposed to know that? People shouldn't be allowed to sign themselves as Dad unless they are your dad. It should be the law.

A man will never love you or treat you as well as a store. If a man doesn't fit, you can't exchange him seven days later for a gorgeous cashmere sweater. And a store always smells good. A store can awaken a lust for things you never even knew you needed. And when your fingers first grasp those shiny, new bags...

We're all confused, Samantha. We all need more time to think. That's life. Get over it.

My childhood was spent embracing one literary heroine after another. I identified passionately with each one and would slavishly imitate them.

In the end, you have to choose whether or not to trust someone.