Memorable Quotes from Alison Folland
4 quotesAmbition and Fame in Lydia's Perspective
Lydia Mertz
But it's really something when you think that... I'm the one who's gonna be famous. Suzanne would die if she knew.
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Threats and Love in Tense Conversation
Lydia Mertz
He says that he needs to see you and that he's dying of love.
[about Jimmy]
Suzanne Stone
Ughhh! Tell him to call a doctor.
Lydia Mertz
And Russell wants his money, and his CDs.
Suzanne Stone
Really? Well, you tell Russell if he doesn't keep his mouth shut, he's gonna be playing his goddamn CDs in the gas chamber!
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The Paradox of Television and Identity
Lydia Mertz
Suzanne used to say that you're not really anybody in America unless you're on TV...'cause what's the point of doing anything worthwhile if there's nobody watching? So when people are watching, it makes you a better person. So if everybody was on TV all the time, everybody would be better people. But, if everybody was on TV all the time, there wouldn't be anybody left to watch, and that's where I get confused.
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Disillusionment with Fairytales and Support Expectations
Suzanne Stone
Well, you grow up, you know? You think it's all gonna be like a fairytale. Like you're Sleeping Beauty, and along comes this Prince Charming, and he looks at you, and it's night time, and he smiles at you and kisses you.
[to Lydia in the dressing room]
Lydia Mertz
Yeah, I - I know that story.
Suzanne Stone
And then... then you wake up... and it's daylight... and you look at him. It's just when you work all day, trying to perfect yourself and create something meaningful, you expect some support. Does anyone ever say "Did you have a good shoot today?" or "How's the editing going?" or anything of that nature?
Lydia Mertz
I guess not.
Suzanne Stone
No. I mean, the point is... Larry is a nice guy, you know? But he just doesn't know a thing about television.
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