There’s just nothing to you, okay? There are thousands of Piper Bellingers in this city. You’re just a way to pass the time.” He shrugged. “And your time has passed.
-- Adrian (Chapter 1)

Importance: Adrian breaks up with Piper after three weeks because he thinks there is nothing special or worthwhile about her. This quote is important because it illustrates the cruelty that Piper endured while in Los Angeles.

A million other people had, right? But they hadn’t spent three weeks with her. To them, she was just a two-dimensional image.
-- Narrator (Chapter 2)

Importance: After being released from jail, Piper is delighted to see that a million people liked her photo from the pool party, but she is disappointed that Adrian was not one of them. This quote is important because it highlights the difference between anonymous followers and real human connections.

I have a lot of guilt for keeping so much of your...
-- Maureen (Chapter 3)