Quotable quotes from the book Sarong Party Girls

“We cannot waste time. And we must be serious, because once you marry a white guy, then you are only one step away from the number one champion status symbol in Singapore — a half ang moh kid. The Chanel of babies!” - on turning 27 and feeling time is ticking.

“Of course I have a goal — but obviously I can’t tell him I am hoping to meet some expat Prince Charming and live a better life, right? Not that many Singaporean guys are so understanding about life ambitions like that. They think it’s some big insult to them that we don’t want to marry an Asian guy, like they’re not good enough.” - when Jazzy’s boss asked her if she has any plans in life.

“Me? Go shopping in a wet market? As if! When Jazzy gets married, a Filipino maid is going to do all her marketing. Some more, the kind of shopping my family will do is confirm not shopping at a wet market — it’s the “drive your car and go to Cold Storage on Sunday with the kids” type of shopping...You think Jazzy’s husband is going to want food bought in a low-class wet market with bloody water and chicken s*** all over the floor?” - When Jazzy’s mum nagged at her to learn how to buy food.

“I guess this guy...is maybe can consider. At least I should go out with him one more time and see how. Oil refining business is not the dream goal for Jazzy lah, but if he’s a manager and all, maybe he’s quite power. Besides, he at least has the money to buy Bottega! Got hope.” - On deciding whether to date a potential suitor.