Taylor Jenkins Reid book summaries

“People think that intimacy is about sex. But intimacy is about truth. When you realize you can tell someone your truth, when you can show yourself to them, when you stand in front of them bare and their response is 'you're safe with me' - that's intimacy.”

Evelyn explains to Monique the difference between physical intimacy and emotional truth, reflecting on her relationship with Celia.

“I was a woman who had to fight for everything I had. I was a woman who had to use my body to get what I wanted. I was a woman who had to be smarter than the men who thought they were using me.”

Evelyn describes her early years in Hollywood and the survival tactics she employed.

“You can be sorry for something and still do it. You can love someone and still hurt them. You can be a good person and still do bad things.”

Evelyn reflects on her past mistakes, particularly her treatment of some of her husbands.

“I think everyone has a story they are afraid to tell. I think everyone has a story they are ashamed of. I think everyone has a story they are not ready to tell.”

Evelyn tells Monique why she is finally ready to reveal her secrets.

“I didn't want to be a wife. I wanted to be a star. But I learned that to be a star, I had to be a wife.”

Evelyn explains the transactional nature of her marriages in the context of Hollywood's expectations.

“I had absolutely no interest in being somebody else's muse. I am not a muse. I am the somebody end of that sentence.”

Daisy Jones says this in an interview, reflecting on her refusal to be seen merely as an inspiration for Billy's songs.

“You can't just sit there and put everybody's lives ahead of yours and think that counts as love.”

Camila says this to Billy, challenging his self-sacrificing attitude toward the band and his family.

“It's not about the music. It's about the people who make the music.”

A line from the book that underscores the central theme of the story, spoken by one of the characters in reflection.

“I think you have to have faith in people before you can get them to have faith in you.”

Billy Dunne says this in an interview, discussing his approach to leading the band and his relationships.

“The only thing that matters is that you are true to yourself.”

Daisy Jones says this in a moment of reflection, emphasizing the importance of authenticity in her life and art.