Doris Roberts Biography
Doris May Roberts (November 4, 1925 – April 17, 2016) was an American actress of film, stage and television. She has received five Emmy Awards. With a seven-decade career, she is most widely known for playing Marie Barone on Everybody Loves Raymond from 1996–2005.
Doris Roberts Movies
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Doris Roberts Quotes
Public Opinion and Leadership Dynamics
Deputy Mayor:
All right, Al. You've heard from the Three Wise Men. Now what do you say?
Mayor:
What are THEY going to say, Warren?
Deputy Mayor:
They" who?
Mayor:
Who? Everybody - the press, the man on the street.
Mayor's wife:
He means the voters.
Deputy Mayor:
You know what they're going to say. The Times is going to support you. The News is going to knock you. The Post will take both sides at the same time. The rich will support you, likewise the blacks, and the Puerto Ricans won't give a shit. So come on, Al, quit stalling!
Mayor:
Will you stop bullying everybody, Warren? This is supposed to be a democracy!
Deputy Mayor:
Wise up, for chrissake, we're trying to run a city, not a goddamn democracy! Al, quit farting around - we've got to pay!
Mayor:
Jessie, Jessie, what do you say?
Mayor's wife:
I know a million dollars sounds like a lot of money. But just think what you'll get in return.
Mayor:
What?
Mayor's wife:
Eighteen sure votes.
Mayor:
All right, all right. Warren, Warren, arrange for the payoff!
Deputy Mayor:
Hallelujah! Alright, fellas, you heard him. Phil, pass the word to the bad guys that we're coughing up. Sid, what bank do we do the most business with?
Transit Authority Chairman:
City National Trust. I'll give them a call.
Deputy Mayor:
I'll call. You'll take an hour trying to knock down the interest rate.
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