Memorable Quotes from Sari Lennick
1 quoteNavigating Family Conflict Without Blame
Judith Gopnik
We shouldn't put the kids in the middle of this, Larry.
Larry Gopnik
The kids aren't...
Judith Gopnik
I'm saying "we." I'm not pointing fingers.
Sy Ableman
No one is playing the "blame game," Larry.
Larry Gopnik
I didn't say anyone was!
Judith Gopnik
Well let's not play He said, She said, either.
Larry Gopnik
I wasn't! I-...
Sy Ableman
Aw right, well let's just step back, and defuse the situation, I find, sometimes, if I count to ten. One... two... three... fou... Or silently.
[pause; Long pause]
Judith Gopnik
Really, to keep things on an even keel, especially now, leading up to Danny's bar mitzvah...
Sy Ableman
A child's bar mitzvah, Larry!
Judith Gopnik
Sy and I think it's best if you move out of the house.
Larry Gopnik
Move out?
Sy Ableman
It makes eminent sense.
Judith Gopnik
Things can't continue as they...
Larry Gopnik
Move out! Where would I go?
Sy Ableman
Well, for instance, the Jolly Roger is quite livable. Not expensive, and the rooms are eminently habitable.
Judith Gopnik
This would allow you to visit the kids.
Sy Ableman
There's convenience in its fava. There's a pool...
Larry Gopnik
Wouldn't it make more sense for you to move in with Sy?
Judith Gopnik
Larry!
[Shocked pause]
Sy Ableman
Larry, you're jesting!
Judith Gopnik
Larry, there is much to accomplish before that can happen.
Sy Ableman
Larry, Larry, Larry. I think, really, the Jolly Roger is the appropriate course of action. It has a pool.
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