Memorable Quotes from Zane Pais
4 quotesSecrets and Ambivalence in Relationships
Margot
You didn't notice anything different about Pauline?
Claude
No.
Margot
She's pregnant. She told me. She's keeping it a secret from Malcolm and even Ingrid, which I think is unforgivable. Now she's gonna have to marry him. What's she planning on doing, getting married and not drinking champagne? Then she's just gonna be lying. I guess she's afraid she'll miscarry. She probably will. I think on some level, she's ambivalent about the marriage. That's why she's not telling him.
Claude
Are you stoned, Mom?
Margot
Maybe a little.
Claude
I don't like it.
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The Universality of Accidents and Growth
Claude
Did she poop in her pants?
Margot
It happens to everyone, not just babies. It will happen to you too someday.
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Bracelets and Apologies Amidst Wedding Preparations
Malcolm
Paul apologizes for not coming. She's still getting the house ready.
Margot
I'm sorry it was such short notice.
Malcolm
I don't care. Paul's frantic, but I don't give a shit. Oh, and Ingrid wants me to tell you that she made us all bracelets.
Ingrid
No, I said we should wait.
Malcolm
I thought you asked me to tell them. Anyways, I got Knicks colors.
Ingrid
They're not Knicks colors!
Margot
It's beautiful, Ingrid.
Ingrid
Where's your dad and Josh?
Claude
They might come later.
Margot
Josh's spring break is next week, and then Jim teaches through Friday. Then he opens the house in Vermont on the weekend.
Malcolm
It means a lot to Pauline that you came.
Margot
Good.
Malcolm
Holy Jesus! Watch it, dicksack! God! If you're wondering about the mustache...
[swerving to avoid a car]
Margot
No, I wasn't.
Malcolm
I had a full beard for a while, and then when I shaved it I left this part for last, you know, to see how it looked. And... it's meant to be funny.
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Expectations and Disappointments in Family Dynamics
Margot
You know, Pauline told me she's very disappointed in you.
Claude
Why?
Margot
She thinks you laze about the house. Ingrid is always offering to help clean or cook. She made bracelets for all the guests. Even Malcolm puts up the tent. You just wait until everyone else does it for you.
Claude
That's not true.
Margot
It is true. I wish I taught you better manners...
Claude
I can try to make pop-overs. If I remember how...
Margot
Don't bother.
Claude
Why are you looking at me like that?
Margot
I just see how much you've changed. Your body language. You used to be rounder and more graceful. You're so stiff now, so blasé.
Claude
What do you mean?
Margot
I can't explain it.
Margot
It's okay, though.
Claude
Uh-huh.
Margot
You're still handsome!
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