Amy Sedaris Quotes

My idea of a good night has always been having a lovely meal and a proper conversation.

I like something simple and traditional, like dinner and a movie. The best way to get to know someone is to have a conversation over dinner. And steak houses have a nice atmosphere - the lights are dim, and they usually have a band playing.

I'm quite old-fashioned. I like going out to dinner. You have the chance to talk to somebody and get to know them better.

I am not a party kind of a person. I like to sit down with friends with a drink and talk.

At home, I never plate. Things go in the middle of the table, and you serve yourself. In the restaurant, every day I plate things, but at home, I want to enjoy my company.

When we are busy at work and busy at home, an hour's walking every day becomes a real luxury. If done alone, the walk injects a period of meditation into the day, and if done in company, it allows space for some really good conversation.

I'd rather be at home with 12 people around the table.

Actually, I don't even like parties. I would much prefer a room with four friends who sit around and have dinner. I detest nightclubs. And I don't like places where the noise is so loud you can't talk to people.

The thing about cooking is it's so interesting to watch. I don't know why, but if you go to somebody's house and they're making something, they usually say interesting things while they're cooking.

People come to my places to eat dinner with their friends, not with me.

My dream evening is wearing my sweatpants, eating something delicious and watching TV with my boyfriend.

I'm into mellow dates with really good food.

I enjoy spending time at home or going out for a quiet meal in a restaurant.

If your mother cooks Italian food, why should you go to a restaurant?

The high spot of my day has always been getting home to have my dinner with my family. It still is: to have my dinner with Helen. It's a cocktail and dinner. I know I'm a tired old geezer, but there you are.

No phone, a movie, a glass of wine, and some salad. Perfect!

What I miss the most is chatting with my friends and family and having a good laugh over a simple meal.

My ideal evening is to have dinner with one person or a few persons, and then be in bed by 11.

I don't do dinner parties. I have people come to share the food I've cooked for the family.

I like being home for dinner.

I'm afraid that eating in restaurants reflects one's experiences with movies, art galleries, novels, music - that is, characterized by mild amusement but with an overall feeling of stupidity and shame. Better to cook for yourself.

I like to cook and have wine and listen to music and just chill with people that I love.

I quite like to, y'know, chill and catch a vibe where you can actually talk, as opposed to standing on the floor in the club.

When in doubt, cook a Sunday roast, get the family around you, and you'll feel fine afterwards.

Dinner is often a very celebratory environment, a very safe place, a time to reflect and let the day go and enjoy good food and good wine. It's a very peaceful moment during the day. A great dinner can change your day around.