Kevin Kwan Biography & Quotes

“Well, Nicky, I hate to point out the obvious, but here's this tiny bird that's been trying to get through a huge bulletproof glass wall. A totally impossible situation. You tell me it's been here every day pecking away persistently for ten minutes. Well, today the glass came down.”

Action Faith Hope Situation Impossible Strength Ambition Persistence Bulletproof

Book:Crazy Rich Asians

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“There is nothing in the world that good food cannot fix.”

Food Food Love Foodie Singaporean

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“No, you idiot! If you love Rachel as much as you do, then you need to be that blue jay for her.”

Humor Funny Nicholas Nick Rachel Kevin Kwan Colin Crazy Rich Asians

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“Doing nothing can sometimes be the most effective form of action,' Sophie remarked. 'If you do nothing, you'll be sending a clear message: that you're stronger than they think you are. Not to mention a lot classier. Think about it.”

Action Doing Nothing Life Advice Conflicts Effective Strenght

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“I don't think you truly realize what it means for the gates of Tyersall Park to be closed to you forever." Nick laughed. "Jacqueline, you sound like some character out of a Trollope novel!”

Humor Dialogue Dramatic Allusion Kevin Kwan China Rich Girlfriend Anthony Trollope

Book:China Rich Girlfriend

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“It feels like all we've been doing day after day is partying with Shanghai's Gossip Girl crowd.”

Allusion Shanghai Gossip Girl Partying Socialites Kevin Kwan China Rich Girlfriend

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“If someone wrote a book about her, no one would believe it.”

Book Unbelievable Meta Kevin Kwan Rich People Problems

Book:Rich People Problems

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“I didn't know what to say. I just stood there and noticed Gordon Ramsay over by the carrot truffle fries and all I could think was, "What is Gordon going to think if I say no?”

Humor Crazy Rich Asians Cra

Book:China Rich Girlfriend

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“I guess you probably won't be drinking the Johnnie Walker Black Label I brought for you," Corinna remarked. "I honor your gesture, but I only drink reverse-osmosis water these days, " Bernard said. "I honor your gesture?" My God, look what happens to Hong Kong men when they move to California, Corinna thought in horror.”

Humor Dialogue California Satire Hong Kong Kevin Kwan China Rich Girlfriend

Book:China Rich Girlfriend

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“Well, yes there are certainly quite a few wannabe Saatchis around, but I'm dealing more with the ones trying to buy back the great antiquities from European and American collectors. Or, as they like to say, stuff stolen by the foreign devils", Oliver said”

Historical Accuracy

Book:Crazy Rich Asians

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“Some people had all the luck, being born into the right family.”

Privilege Wealthy Kevin Kwan China Rich Girlfriend

Book:China Rich Girlfriend

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“Eleanor leaned in closer and lowered her voice. "Aiyah, these people aren't just everyday rich with a few hundred million. They are China rich! We're talking billions and billions.”

Rich China Dialogue Kevin Kwan China Rich Girlfriend

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“Bernard has no money. He only gets about ten million a year to live on," Carol confirmed.”

Humor Dialogue Satire Wealthy Kevin Kwan China Rich Girlfriend

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“Her family are the Medicis of Asia.”

Powerful Family Rich Asia Kevin Kwan China Rich Girlfriend Medicis

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“After this trip, New York is going to seem like a dump. Every place I go to in China seems to be more luxurious than the last.”

New York China Luxurious Kevin Kwan China Rich Girlfriend

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“It's a long story, one that could only happen in China.”

China Long Story Kevin Kwan China Rich Girlfriend

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“You're right, it's all going to be perfection," Kitty said, gazing out the window as the workmen began rehanging The Palace of Eighteen Perfections on her drawing-room wall.”

Perfection Lovely Dialogue Ending Last Lines Kevin Kwan China Rich Girlfriend

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