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Where'd You Go, Bernadette
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"Where'd You Go, Bernadette" Quotes

"Where'd You Go, Bernadette" is a comedic mystery about a teenage girl named Bee who investigates the sudden disappearance of her agoraphobic, eccentric mother, Bernadette Fox.

Quotes

The first thing you need to know about me is that I’m a deeply happy person.

Maria Semple

happinessself-awareness

People like you must create. If you don’t create, Bernadette, you will become a menace to society.

Maria Semple

creativityself-expression

You know, being a mother is like a spiritual practice.

Maria Semple

motherhoodspirituality

I’m not too good at being a people person because of my extreme introversion.

Maria Semple

introversionself-awareness

You have to create boundaries, and as an introvert, you have to work even harder.

Maria Semple

boundariesintroversion

It’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen, and I’m not just saying that because I built it.

Maria Semple

pridebeauty

There’s no harm in trying something new.

Maria Semple

changeadventure

The world is a big, confusing place.

Maria Semple

confusionworld

I’m a sucker for a good mystery.

Maria Semple

mysterycuriosity

I needed to find my way back to myself.

Maria Semple

self-discoveryidentity