64 Quotes & Sayings By El James

E.L. James is the author of the bestselling erotic Fifty Shades trilogy. She began her career as a writer in 1999 with the publication of The Submissive, which earned her the Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award for Best Erotic Romance novel. Her first novel, Fifty Shades of Grey, was published in 2010 and became an international best seller, selling over 125 million copies worldwide to date Read more

James lives in London with her husband and children.

You have to kiss a lot of frogs before you...
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You have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince E.l. James
Christian, you are the state lottery, the cure for cancer,...
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Christian, you are the state lottery, the cure for cancer, and the three wishes from Aladdin's lamp all rolled into one E.l. James
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I hug him tightly. “I can’t imagine my life without you, Christian. I love you so much it frightens me.” “Me, too, ” he breathes. “My life would be empty without you. I love you so much. E.l. James
I think you can only be truly mad at someone...
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I think you can only be truly mad at someone you really love. E.l. James
I want my world to start and end with you.
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I want my world to start and end with you. E.l. James
AnatasiaYou Are My More My Love, My LifeChristian
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AnatasiaYou Are My More My Love, My LifeChristian E.l. James
I've never wanted more, until I met you.
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I've never wanted more, until I met you. E.l. James
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I shrug, trapped. I don’t want to lose him. In spite of all his demands, his need to control, his scary vices. I have never felt as alive as I do now. It’s a thrill to be sitting here beside him. He’s so unpredictable, sexy, smart, and funny. But hismoods… oh — and he wants to hurt me. He says he’ll think about my reservations, but it still scares me. I close my eyes. What can I say? Deep down I would just like more, more affection, more playful Christian, more… love. . E.l. James
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Your stepfather? I'd like to meet him." Oh no... why?" I'm not sure that's a good idea." Christian unlocks the door, his mouth in a grim line." Are you ashamed of me?"" No! " It's my turn to sound exasperated. "Introduce you to my dad as what? 'This is the man who deflowered me and wants to start a BDSM relationship'. You're not wearing running shoes. E.l. James
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From: Anastasia SteeleSubject: MoaningDate: May 31 2011 19:39 ESTTo: Christian GreyGotta go. Laters, baby...... From: Christian GreySubject: PlagiarismDate: May 31 2011 16:41To: Anastasia SteeleYou stole my line. And left me hanging. Enjoy your dinner. Christian GreyCEO, Grey Enterprises Holdings Inc. E.l. James
Sometimes I wonder if there's something wrong with me. Perhaps...
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Sometimes I wonder if there's something wrong with me. Perhaps I've spent too long in the company of my literary romantic heroes, and consequently my ideals and expectations are far too high. E.l. James
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You wanted hearts and flowers, ” he murmurs. I blink at him, not quite believing what I’m seeing.“ You have my heart.” And he waves toward the room.“ And here are the flowers, ” I whisper, completing his sentence. “Christian, it’s lovely. E.l. James
Don't get your panties in such a twist... and give...
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Don't get your panties in such a twist... and give me back mine. E.l. James
Of course. Silly me. Such a sad, exciting score, which...
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Of course. Silly me. Such a sad, exciting score, which no doubt you can play? So many accomplishments, Mr. Grey.”“And the greatest one is you, Miss Steele. E.l. James
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Good evening, Mrs. Grey, " Christian says softly. He's standing by the piano, dressed in a tight black T-shirt, and jeans..those jeans- the ones he wore in the playroom. Oh my. They are over washed pale-blue denim, snug, ripped at the knee and hot. He saunters over to me, his feet bare, the top button of the jeans undone, his smoldering eyes never leaving mine. "Good to have you home. I've been waiting for you. E.l. James
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He moves suddenly so that his hand is cupping my sex, and one of his fingers sinks slowly into me. His other arm holds me firmly in place around my waist. “This is mine, ” he whispers aggressively. “All mine. Do you understand?” He eases his finger in and out as he gazes down at me, gauging my reaction, his eyes burning.“ Yes, yours…” Abruptly, he moves, doing several things at once: Withdrawing his fingers, leaving me wanting, unzipping his fly, and pushing me down onto the couch so he’s lying on top of me.“ Hands on your head, ” he commands through gritted teeth as he kneels up, forcing my legs wider…“ We don’t have long. This will be quick, and it’s for me, not you. Do you understand? Don’t come, or I will spank you, ” he says through clenched teeth. . E.l. James
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He tastes of white wine and apple pie and Christian. I run my fingers through his hair, holding him to me while our tongues explore and curl and twist around each other, my blood heating in my veins. We're breathless when Christian pulls away. E.l. James
You've brushed your teeth,
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You've brushed your teeth, " He says, staring at me." I used your toothbrush." His lips quirk up in a half smile. "Oh Anastasia Steele, what am I going to do with you? E.l. James
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I cannot be with someone who takes pleasure in inflicting pain on me, someone who can’t love me. E.l. James
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It's much easier to wear your pain on the outside... E.l. James
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I am crying over the loss of something I never had. How ridiculous. Mourning something that never was — my dashed hopes, dashed dreams, and my soured expectations. E.l. James
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No. No! ” he says.“ I .. .” He looks wildly around the room. For inspiration? For divine intervention? I don’t know.“ You can’t go. Ana, I love you! ”“ I love you, too, Christian, it’s just–”“ No .. . no! ” he says in desperation and puts both hands on his head. “Christian . E.l. James
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Goodbye, Christian, " I murmur." Ana, goodbye, " he says softly, and he looks utterly, utterly broken, a man in agonizing pain, reflecting how I feel inside. I tear my gaze away from him before I can change my mind and try to comfort him. The elevator doors close close and it whisks me down to the bowels of the basement and to my own personal hell. E.l. James
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And so a pattern develops: wake, work cry. sleep. I can't even escape him in my dreams. Gray burning eyes, his lost look, his hair burnished and bright and bright all haunt me. And the music... so much music- I cannot bear to hear any music. I am careful to avoid it at all costs. Even the jingles in commercials make me shudder. E.l. James
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It's very hard to grow up in a perfect family when you're not perfect. E.l. James
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Oh... Blip. Yeah, I see." He sounds distracted, awed. "Your child, " I whisper." Our child." He counters. E.l. James
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So you've just slept with him, given him your virginity, a man who doesn't love you. In fact, he has odd ideas about you, wants to make you some sort of kinky sex slave. E.l. James
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Having the thought of you being with someone else is like a knife twisting in my dark soul E.l. James
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I glance down his body. He's still wearing his shorts and his shirt, and I still have my T-shirt on. Jeez-- talk about wham, bam, thank you ma'am. E.l. James
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Do you trust me Ana?"Ana! "Yes, I do." I respond spontaneously, not thinking...because it's true- I do trust him." Well, then"he looks relieved. "The rest of this stuff is just details""important details E.l. James
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Lying in my bed, I pray for a dreamless sleep... but if I am to dream, I want to dream of her. E.l. James
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Anastasia, you're going to have to learn to be rich, too, if you say yes.' He says softly. 'Wealth isn't something I've ever aspired to, Christian.' I frown. 'I know. I love that about you. But then you've never been hungry.' He says simply. E.l. James
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I need you." Every pore of my being is begging. This is what we do. E.l. James
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After you've taken so much trouble to set up recorder, you ask me now? E.l. James
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Suddenly, as one, all the Greys stop talking and gape at Christian. What? Christian is singing softly to himself at the piano. Silence descends on us all as we strain to hear his soft, lyrical voice. I've heard him sing before, haven't they? He stops, suddenly conscious of the deathly hush that's fallen over the room. Kate glances questioningly at me and I shrug. Christian turns on the stool and frowns, embarrassed to realize he's become the center of attention.' Go on, ' Grace urges softly. 'I've never heard you sing, Christian. Ever. E.l. James
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Ana, honey, you've always had a tendency to overanalyse everything. Go with your gut. E.l. James
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Relationships like this are built on honesty and trust. If you don't trust me-trust me to know how I'm affecting you, how far I can go with you, how far I can take you-if you can't be honest with me, then we really can't do this. E.l. James
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Has that obscenely rich fucker upset you again? E.l. James
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I'd like to bite that lip. E.l. James
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I have fallen for someone who's so emotionally shut down, I will only get hurt. E.l. James
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I don't want anything to happen to you. You being hurt...that thought fills me with dread. I can't promise not to interfere, not if I think you'll come to harm." He pauses and takes a deep breath. "I love you, Anastasia. I will do everything in my power to protect you. I cann't imagine my life without you. E.l. James
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He's pressing me to his chest. I melt. Oh, this is where I want to be I rest my head against him, and he kisses my hair repeatedly. This is home. He smells of linen, fabric softener, body wash, and my favourite smell - Christian. For a moment, I allow myself the illusion that all will be well, and it soothes my ravaged soul E.l. James
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And in this quiet moment, as I close my eyes, spent and sated, I think I'm in the eye of the storm. And in spite of all he's said and what he hasn't said, I don't think I have ever been so happy. E.l. James
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Darling, you know what they say. You have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince.” I give her a lopsided, bittersweet smile. “I think I’ve kissed a prince, Mom. I hope he doesn’t turn into a frog. E.l. James
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Are you still mad at me?"" Yes."" I'll go back to sleep, then."" Good. E.l. James
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Besides, immense power is acquired by assuring yourself in your secret reveries that you were born to control things. E.l. James
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Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit. E.l. James
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I would have told you earlier, but as it was your birthday .. . What do you give the man who has everything? I thought I’d give you .. . me.” He puts the keychain down on the bedside table and snuggles in beside me, pulling me into his arms against his chest so that we’re spooning.“ It’s perfect. Like you. E.l. James
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He moves suddenly so that his hand is cupping my sex, and one of his fingers sinks slowly into me. His other arm holds me firmly in place around my waist. I suppress my moan. "This is mine, " he whispers aggressively. "All mine. Do you understand?" He eases his finger in and out as he gazes down at me, gauging my reaction, his eyes burning. "Yes, yours, E.l. James
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The only man I’ve ever been attracted to, and he comes with a bloody contract, a flogger, and a whole world of issues. E.l. James
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Well, when you were nearly run over by the cyclist-and i was holding you and you were looking up at me - all 'kiss me , kiss me, Christian E.l. James
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I was Mrs. Taylor yesterday.” I grin at Taylor, who flushes.“ That has a nice ring to it, Miss Steele, ” Taylor says matter-of-factly.“ I thought so, too.” Christian tightens his hold on my hand, scowling. “If you two have quite finished, I’d like a debrief.” He glares at Taylor, who now looks uncomfortable, and I cringe inwardly. I have overstepped the mark.“ Sorry, ” I mouth at Taylor, who shrugs and smiles kindly before I turn to follow Christian.“I’ll be with you shortly. I just want a word with Miss Steele, ” Christian says to Taylor, and I know I’m in trouble. Christian leads me into his bedroom and closes the door.“ Don’t flirt with the staff, Anastasia, ” he scolds. I open my mouth to defend myself–then close it again, then open it. “I wasn’t flirting. I was being friendly–there is a difference.”“ Don’t be friendly with the staff or flirt with them. I don’t like it.” Oh. Good-bye, carefree Christian. “I’m sorry, ” I mutter and stare down at my fingers. He hasn’t made me feel like a child all day. Reaching down he cups my chin, pulling my head up to meet his eyes.“ You know how jealous I am, ” he whispers.“ You have no reason to be jealous, Christian. You own me body and soul. E.l. James
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You really have to let me fight my own battles. You can't constantly second-guess me and try to protect me. It's stifling. E.l. James
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Why does he have such an unnerving effect on me? His over-whelming good looks maybe? The way his eyes blaze at me? The way he strokes his index finger against his lower lip? I wish he'd stop doing that. E.l. James
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It's taking all my self-control not to fuck you on the hood of this car, just to show you that you're mine, and if I want to buy you a fucking car, I'll buy you a fucking car" Christian Grey E.l. James
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The platinum Omega watch he gave me at breakfast on our first morning in London obscures the red line. The inscription still makes me swoon. AnastasiaYou are My MoreMy Love, My LifeChristian E.l. James
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If he touches me, I will succumb. I know the power he wields over me and my traitorous body. I know. E.l. James
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How could he mean so much to me in such a short time? E.l. James
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You don't know much, " he murmurs. "You know all the wrong things." "Wrong? Not to me." He shakes his head. He looks so sincere. "Try it, " he whispers. A challenge, daring me, and he cocks his head to one side and smiles his crooked, dazzling smile. I gasp, and I'm Eve in the Garden of Eden, and he's the serpent, and I cannot resist. E.l. James
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So you’ll get your kicks by exerting your will over me.”“ It’s about gaining your trust and your respect, so you’ll let me exert my will over you. I will gain a great deal of pleasure, joy, even in your submission. The more you submit, the greater my joy — it’s a very simple equation.”“ Okay, and what do I get out of this?” He shrugs and looks almost apologetic.“ Me, ” he says simply. E.l. James
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You are one brave woman, " he whispers, "I am in awe of you. E.l. James
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We always hurt the ones we love, darling. You’ll have to tell her you’re sorry. And mean it and give her time. - Grace Trevelyan-Grey to Christian Grey E.l. James
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Now please don't refer to yourself ass some woman I fuck occasionally because, quite frankly, it makes me mad, and you really wouldn't like me when I"m angry. E.l. James