I'd rather you quote me than court me.

Mr. Mitchell has read hundreds of novels and professes a love for reading. He has written dozens of short stories, a couple of plays and novels. Several of his short stories have been published. “One of my cousins gave me a whole bookcase full of novels, that belonged to her late father,” Mr. Mitchell said. He has also read several books about writing in addition to attending several weekend workshops.

I'd rather you quote me than court me.