How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
"But surely you've heard about this girl? The one from New York," Daisy said in a whisper, relishing that she was the one breaking the news to Eleanor. (1.2.36)
While Daisy Foo is one of Eleanor's less snarky friends, she, too, still "relishes" giving information to her "friend" that will throw Eleanor into a frenzy.
Quote #2
"So disgraceful! Sharing a hotel room when they aren't even married! You know, some people might think they eloped and are coming here for their honeymoon!" Nadine Shaw chimed in, though secretly the thought of any potential scandal that might bring those high-and-mighty Youngs down a peg filled her with glee. (1.13.37)
Raise your hand if you're not entirely convinced Nadine actually cares about Eleanor and her other friends. Yeah, us, too. Look, we don't think real friends want to see their friends brought "down a peg."
Quote #3
She was generous to a fault, and Rachel spent most of her college years being showered with gifts, enjoying glorious meals […] and going on weekend spa trips all along the California coast courtesy of Peik Lin's handy American Express black card. (1.16.20)
Peik Lin serves as a foil against all the other Singaporean women who love spending money; she enjoys it for herself, but seemingly even more for her friend Rachel.
Quote #4
With Nick, however, Colin had the freedom to be his true self. Nick […] was […] the only one who was there during what they both referred to as "the war years." For beneath the wide grin and the charismatic personality, Colin struggled with a severe anxiety disorder and crippling depression, and Nick was one of the few people allowed to witness this side of him. (1.17.10)
Colin and Nick's friendship isn't just ooey gooey bro-y stuff. It is revealed that Nick truly is there for Colin when it counts and keeps his buddy safe from scrutiny.
Quote #5
To anyone else, this would have been an intolerable situation, but Nick was so used to this by now, he almost didn't recall a time when Colin wasn't swinging between the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. This was just a prerequisite of being Colin's best friend. (1.17.10)
There's a selflessness to Nick and Colin's friendship: it's not always going to be fun, but that's not the point. The point is being there for each other.
Quote #6
"I saw the way you shoved him into the ditch. You could have really hurt him. Why don't you pick on someone your own size?" the boy replied calmly, not the least intimidated by Bernard. (2.9.78)
This is the pivotal moment when Colin first came to Nick's rescue, getting that awful Bernard Tai to stop beating up on Nick. And the rest was Rambo history.
Quote #7
"This is really all I ever hoped for—to be someplace amazing with my best friends." (2.15.64)
True friends know what their friends want, and if they don't, they're willing to listen. Colin's buds detect his dissatisfaction with the Bernard Bachelor Blowout and stage an elaborate coup to help him celebrate just the right way.
Quote #8
"Well, I'm glad you've been with me on this ride," Colin said. "I know I haven't been easy on you the last few days."
"Hey, what are friends for?" Nick said cheerily, putting his arm around Colin. He was not about to let Colin get maudlin on his wedding night. (3.8.92-3.8.93)
Oh, man, as if weddings aren't already full of emotion, now we've got Colin and Nick exchanging their appreciation for each other. Awww.
Quote #9
"What are you doing back from your honeymoon so early?" Nick asked, scratching his head.
"Well, I heard disturbing rumors that my best friend was suicidal and wasting away in my house." (3.16.9-3.16.10)
They say actions speak louder than words. Colin Khoo is a man of action. While other people are talking about how worried they are about Nick, Colin cuts out on his honeymoon early to check on his bestie. Now that's a good friend.