12 quotes
Childish Cruelty and Emotional Conflict
Jonathan
Why are you being so cruel and childish?
Emelia
Because I am a child. I'm best friends with your daughter, in case you hadn't noticed.
Jonathan
Emelia, we don't need to do this.
Emelia
I can't do this to Beth any more. And I hate you for being able to.
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The Challenge of Writing a Great Novel
Jonathan
It takes years to write a great novel.
Joa
And it takes you just as long to write a shit one!
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Desk Duties and Priorities
Joa
Are you alright? I'm taking Posy to an audition, so you're manning the front desk this morning.
Beth
I'm not, I'm revising.
Joa
It's writing. You can revise on the desk. You have to give people keys, Beth.
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Reflections on a Stagnant Life
Emelia
You haven't lived a bloody day since, have you? I mean what else have you achieved in the last 20 years? I've read your other work, and it sure ain't ]. Unless it's the sequel: "Bore and Cease".
[to Jonathan; [Tolstoy]
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Casual Morning Greeting to Mrs. Fisher
Emelia
Good morning, Mrs. Fisher. How's it hanging?
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Emelia's Observation on Unattractive Men
Emelia
I have never seen so many ugly men in all my life. I mean look at them, they're trying to wear their brains on the outside.
[in college cafeteria]
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Curiosity About the Cliff House's History
Emelia
So, tell me about the cliff house. I want to know everything.
Jonathan
Mm. There's not much to tell. I came over here to go to Cambridge. Saw a beautiful young actress in a touring play, and whisked her away to the cliff house. Just for the weekend. Really just ignorance at 22. Struck gold. And now it hangs around my neck, drawn to me with its excess.
Emelia
Yeah... I meant the house. Like the actual building. Is it Victorian?
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Vegetarianism and Its Perception in Conversation
Female Customer
Uh, excuse me. I am a vegetarian.
Emelia
That isn't something to boast about.
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Debate on Cleaning Standards and Perceptions
Jonathan
You don't need to clean here.
[caught masturbating]
Emelia
Are you sure? It's pretty dirty from where I'm standing. Filthy actually.
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Printing Request at the Copy Shop
Emelia
Hi. Um, can I get this printed and bound?
[her first book]
Copy Shop Attendant
Yeah, no problem. Just take a seat.
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Confronting Loss and Blame in Conversation
Beth
Do you need to call your mom to check?
Emelia
I would but, she's a bit dead.
Beth
Oh. Sorry.
Emelia
It's okay. Not very fair for you to take the blame. She did kill herself.
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Verification of Age and Identity
Clerk
Have you got any ID?
Emelia
Yeah, definitely me.
[takes out her compact and looks at herself]
Clerk
No. Are you 18?
Emelia
Yes.
Clerk
Can you prove it?
Emelia
There. Are those not the breasts of an 18 year-old?
[flashes him]
Clerk
That'll be 2 pound 99, please.
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