Commercial Critique

It struck me as pretty ridiculous to be called Mr. Darcy and to stand on your own looking snooty at a party. It’s like being called Heathcliff and insisting on spending the entire evening in the garden, shouting ‘Cathy’ and banging your head against a tree.

Helen Fielding – Bridget Jones Diary

Bridget Jones, wanton sex goddess, with a very bad man between her thighs… Mum… Hi.

Helen Fielding – Bridget Jones Diary

I like you very much. Just as you are.

Helen Fielding – Bridget Jones Diary

You’ll never get a boyfriend if you look like you wandered out of Auschwitz.

Helen Fielding – Bridget Jones Diary

I will not sulk about having no boyfriend, but develop inner poise and authority and sense of self as a woman of substance.

Helen Fielding – Bridget Jones Diary