Nobody Does It Better (2005) (edit title/settings)

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Characters edit see section history

• Blair Cornelia Waldorf: As the reigning queen of Constance, it's a wonder our little vixen has any time for her favorite extracurricular activity—getting cozy with UES hottie Nate Archibald. From her ruby ring to her perfectly tailored cardigans, Blair is a true disciple of Audrey Hepburn.
• Vanessa Marigold Abrams: Vanessa is a Brooklyn-based hipster who dreams of attending NYU film school. Whether she's shaving her head or donning Doc Martens, V loves to stand out—and not always in a good way. But beneath her tough exterior, it looks like there's a certain someone V just can't seem to resist.
• Daniel Jonah Humphrey: Pale, shaggy, and rock star thin, Dan is St. Jude's official American Apparel ambassador. When he's not pounding back coffee or tweaking his poetic musings, he's obsessing over his one true love—Serena van der Woodsen. But be careful, D, you can't always get what you want.
• Nathaniel Fitzwilliam Archibald: With his wavy brown hair and deep green eyes, Nate commands a sailboat like he does women's hearts—effortlessly. But if Blair thinks she or any other woman can pin him down, she better take off those rose-tinted Prada glasses. Word is that N isn't the type to take himself completely off the market.
• Jennifer Humphrey: A burgeoning young Brooklynite with UES aspirations, Jenny Humphrey stands out from her classmates—and with her 34D chest size it's certainly not hard to command their attention. But don't be fooled by her soft tresses and doe eyes. Deep down, J is as ambitious as any other queen of the UES.
• Charles Bartholomew 'Chuck' Bass: With looks like he was plucked straight out of an aftershave commercial, Chuck is the ultimate UES party host. But be careful, ladies: whether he's dashing around the UES in his Jaguar convertible or showing off his pet monkey, the City is his jungle, and C is a predator, indeed.
• Aaron Elihue Rose: Blair's stepbrother
• Kati Farkas: One of Blair's friends, classmates or minions
• Isabel Siobhan Coates: The daughter of the famous actor, Arthur Coates. She is also one of Blair's friends, classmates or minions.
• Damian Polk: The lead guitarist of the band, The Raves.
• Lexique: A sixteen-year-old junior who'd done some modeling as a child in Paris.
• Beverly: He was an art student at Pratt.
• Monique: A French girl with a sleeping fox curled tattoo around her leg.
• Stanford Parris V: Grandson of Stanford Parris III.
• Lloyd: The drummer of the band, The Raves.
• Ms. Solomon: Dan's AP English teacher who is fond of him.
• Bryce James: One of Chuck's bullish friends.
• Calliope Trask: The Sloan Centre for Bright Minds' director.
• Serena Caroline van der Woodsen: With her navy blue eyes, flowing blonde hair, and statuesque figure, who doesn't want to be Serena van der Woodsen? After all, the only thing more stunning than her smile is her family's bank account. But remember: wherever S goes, scandal is bound to follow.
• Jenny Humphrey: Add a description of this character.
• Nate
• Kopf
• Blick
• Zimmer
• Bett
• Boden
• Wasser
• Knie
• Spiegel
• Mann
• Frau
• Schulter
• Bruder
• Dann
• Bruce
• Tisch
• Jeremy
• Hals
• Lexie
• Paar
• Freund
• Brust
• Stirn
• Klar
• Rufus
• Fenster
• Sohn
• Herz
• Danke
• Armen
• Kaviar
• Der Woodsens
• Rolle
• Rockstars
• Hier
• Isabel Coates

Quotes edit see section history

• “I must be cruel only to be kind.”

  William Shakespeare, Hamlet

• “Well, now he knows -- it may suck to be the cheater, but it definitely sucks to be cheated on.”

  Gossip Girl (Referring to Nate)

• “Only true divas can get away with wearing turbans.”

  Gossip Girl (Referring to Blair)

• “If you're too stoned to find the one you love, love the one you're with.”

  Gossip Girl

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Setting & Locations edit see section history

• Funktion: The club where the Raves performed with Dan as the vocalist.
• Sloan Centre for Bright Minds: A Hippie experimental school on a flat, wide trip of boring-looking three-story building in Flashing Queens.
• Charlotte
• New York
• Princeton
• Upper East Side
• Brooklyn
• Williamsburg
• Bermudas
• Vanessas
• Hausarrest

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Table of Contents edit see section history

Series & Lists edit see section history

Preceded by You're The One That I Want, and followed by Nothing Can Keep Us Together.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

1. Cecily Von Ziegesar (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Ages 15 and Up.

Subjects edit see section history

• Books › Teens › Series › Gossip Girl
• Books › Teens › Social Issues › Being a Teen
• Books › Teens › Literature & Fiction

Books That Cite This Book edit see section history