Quotes from Take a Bow

“We’ve been focusing so much on getting there that we haven’t been enjoying the ride”
― Elizabeth Eulberg, quote from Take a Bow

“It’s the uncertainty of being accepted that creates the drama in our lives.”
― Elizabeth Eulberg, quote from Take a Bow

“I don't want to ruin our friendship and what we have but I cannot for another minute stand in front of you without you knowing exactly how I feel. Because I can't see past you. You are everything to me.”
― Elizabeth Eulberg, quote from Take a Bow

“I wouldn’t change a thing
Because all those things led me to
this place
And to you”
― Elizabeth Eulberg, quote from Take a Bow

“I can’t wait to see what I can do, now that I’m no longer standing in my own way.”
― Elizabeth Eulberg, quote from Take a Bow

“I’m an idiot for thinking that one performance would change anything.
Maybe I should stop writing songs and start writing fiction.”
― Elizabeth Eulberg, quote from Take a Bow

“My life has been one big audition.”
― Elizabeth Eulberg, quote from Take a Bow

“A work in progress. And the possibilities are endless.”
― Elizabeth Eulberg, quote from Take a Bow

“Jack throws his hands up. “Okay, is this some kind of a joke? Seriously, you are being the voice of reason here? I can’t handle this. Please start freaking out.”
― Elizabeth Eulberg, quote from Take a Bow

“I look at the hundreds of algebra problems facing me in the next three days.
And here I thought I’d figured out the equation to my happiness.”
― Elizabeth Eulberg, quote from Take a Bow

“Friend is the worst word you can hear when professing your love to someone.”
― Elizabeth Eulberg, quote from Take a Bow

“So …” Jack clears his throat. “We …”
Is Jack Coombs at a loss for words? I guess we don’t have to worry about the performance since the world is clearly going to end.”
― Elizabeth Eulberg, quote from Take a Bow

“You've got to step up, Emme. They need to hear your voice, hear you. You're better than being stuck in the background.”
― Elizabeth Eulberg, quote from Take a Bow

“Son las letras lo que se me da fatal. [...] ¿Acerca de qué voy a escribir? No sé ni una palabra del dolor ni el sufrimiento. Ni del amor.”
― Elizabeth Eulberg, quote from Take a Bow

“Yo finjo. Llevo haciéndolo toda la vida. Lo he hecho tanto tiempo que ya no sé quién soy.”
― Elizabeth Eulberg, quote from Take a Bow

“Las voces de mi cabeza empiezan a acallarse cuando me siento a su lado.
Solo una sigue gritando.
Aún me queda una cosa por decirle. Por desgracia, se me ha agotado el valor.
De modo que, mientras la abrazo, pienso para mí: Emme Connelly, te quiero. Estoy enamorado de ti desde el día que te conocí.”
― Elizabeth Eulberg, quote from Take a Bow

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