32 quotes
Desire for Another's Happiness
Heck
You know I want you to be happy. And more than anything, I wanted to be the cause of happiness in you.
[to Rachel]
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Tessa's Opinion on Cooper's Behavior
Tessa
Cooper, that trollop. That man would shag an open wound.
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Unrequited Feelings in a Tense Moment
Coop
Fuck me if I'm wrong, but I think you want to kiss me.
Luce
It's not going to happen.
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Reflections on Age and Life Choices
Coop
I'm 29 years old.
Heck
You're 31.
Coop
Precisely my point. I'm getting older. And I see you... I see what you've got with... I can see that stability. And the trust, and permanence. And I think... God, I'm glad I'm not you.
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Emotional Conflict in Relationships
Rachel
You make me feel something I absolutely cannot feel.
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Struggling with a Difficult Decision
Rachel
I can't...
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The Meaning of the Lily
Rachel
What does the lily mean?
Luce
The lily means... The lily means, "I dare you to love me".
[pause]
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Lost Wedding Ring During Celebration
Luce
What, is something wrong? I'm here to help.
[Has come for a glass of punch, but finds Rachel blocking the way]
Rachel
My ring. I was getting some of this punch crap and...
Luce
Your wedding ring?
Rachel
It fell off. Off and in there. My wedding ring is in there.
Luce
And you tried the ladle?
Rachel
Nothing.
Luce
And you can't empty...
Rachel
No.
Luce
No, it's too big. Right. Only one thing to do. Cover me.
Rachel
What?
Luce
Use the dress.
Luce
I'm going in.
Rachel
You can't just...
Rachel
Oh, yes, really, you can.
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Luce's Bold Insult to Number Nine
Luce
You're a wanker, number nine!
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A humorous take on marital usefulness
Tessa
Three cheers for my husband, as much use as a fart in a jam jar.
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Confronting Relationship Issues Through Uncomfortable Choices
Heck
It's porn, right? It's degrading. It's offensive.
[after finding that Rachel has a lesbian porn film]
Rachel
God yes.
Heck
Yeah. Let's watch it anyway. Come on, Rach, I mean, things have been getting slack in that department recently. I know it's my fault, and it's... yeah.
Rachel
No, it's mine... I... uh... but I don't want to watch this.
Heck
Why not?
[sadly]
Rachel
It doesn't turn me on.
Heck
Makes one of us.
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Exploring Identity and Happiness in Relationships
Heck
Edie, are you gay?
Edie
Am I gay? I'm ecstatic!
[laughs]
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A Moment of Decision and Closure
Rachel
Okay. So do you see? You have to see. I, I can't do this. I can't actually do this. So whatever it is, or was, it's got to stop, and it's got to stop now, do you understand? It's over.
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Belief in Love at First Sight
Rachel
Do you guys believe in love at first sight?
Zina
Well, it saves time.
Rachel
No, really, that you could meet someone, or just... across a room, and with that one glance you could look in their eyes and see their soul. Do you believe that could happen?
Beth
No.
[long pause, takes a breath]
Zina
Absolutely not.
Rachel
No, me neither.
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Practical Tasks After a Ceremony
Heck
Well, let's hang these flowers and get that jacket in some water.
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Understanding Identity in Sports Conversations
Rachel
She's gay...
[about Luce]
Heck
As a tennis player.
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Conflicting Emotions in a Reunion
Luce
Hi!
Rachel
No! No! You're not happy to see me! You can't! I don't want you to be happy to see me!
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Plans for an Intimate Evening
Coop
Later on tonight, we're going to fall madly in bed.
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A Playful Introduction to H's Name
Luce
What's your name, anyway?
H
Everyone calls me "H. They tell me it's short for Henrietta, but it's not. It's short for Jesus "H" Christ. That's what my mummy said when she found out she was pregnant with me.
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Coop's Bold Claim About Love
Coop
I'm a cure for lesbianism.
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Taking the Plunge in Love
Rachel
In her acceptance speech, the distinguished scientist paid tribute to her husband, Dr. Chris Davis. Tomorrow the pair celebrate their 42nd wedding anniversary after eloping together on the day they met. When asked how they could possibly have known that it would all work out, Professor Harrison replied in true scientific fashion: "We don't know, you can never be sure. But you take the plunge anyway. Sure is for people who don't love enough.
[reading to coworkers]
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The Dilemma of Unstoppable Forces
H
Heck, I've got a question.
Tessa
Not now.
Heck
What's the question, H?
H
What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object?
Heck
I haven't got a bastard clue, I'm afraid.
[thinks for a few seconds]
Tessa
There you are, you see. Now we can let him get married in peace.
Luce
It never happens. If there's a thing that can't be stopped, it's not possible for there to be something else which can't be moved, and vice versa. They can't both exist. You see, it's a trick question is the answer.
[Catches H before Tessa can take her away completely]
H
Can she sit with me?
[as Tessa leads her to the church]
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Priorities on a Wedding Day
Coop
I fancy that flower girl.
[Standing at the altar with Heck]
Heck
Yeah, yeah, I know you do.
[Craning around to see if Rachel's coming]
Coop
She likes me, right? I got a vibe that she likes me.
Heck
Coop, it's my wedding day. Can we talk about me?
Coop
Sure, yes.
Coop
Did you get the vibe that she likes me?
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Confiscating Keys for Privacy and Independence
Heck
We've got a flat. It's a good one. And I've confiscated your mother's key so she can't sneak up on us anymore. I swear that woman's got a sex radar.
[Rachel wants to have sex in a park late at night]
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Expectations of Fairy Tales vs. Reality
Rachel
Everyone promises you happily ever after... but life turns into a different kind of fairy tale.
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The Moment of Realization and Wholeness
Luce
I think you know immediately. As soon as your eyes meet... Then everything that happens from then on just proves that you have been right in that first moment. When you suddenly realize that you were incomplete and now you are whole...
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Exploring Marriage and Sexual Identity Choices
Heck
So, what about you? Are you married? Ever been married, ever going to get married?
Luce
No. No. Maybe now that the law's changed.
Heck
How do you mean?
Luce
Well, I'm gay.
Heck
Mmm...lovely...well done.
[chuckles, then realizes that it's not a joke]
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Unexpected Pain from Thorns
Luce
OW! OW!
Rachel
What is it? What?
[Getting off her]
Luce
Thorns! Thorns! In my bum! Ow!
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Love Life vs. Like Life
Edie
You need a love life.
Luce
I have a like life. It suits me fine.
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Making Jam and Self-Doubt
Heck
I like this jam. It's really good jam. I should make jam. I could, you know.
[Rachel and Heck are having breakfast in bed]
Rachel
Course you could.
Heck
You don't think I could.
Rachel
Not for a second.
Heck
Anyway, I was talking to Rob yesterday.
Rachel
That man's an ass.
Heck
That man is an ass. But he's got this really sweet girlfriend. God knows what she found to love about him, but she does. He cheats on her like a nutter.
Heck
Oh, come back to bed.
Rachel
I'm up now. Does she know?
Heck
Well, I'm like, If you want to leave, tell her. Are you really up?
Rachel
I really am. Maybe he doesn't want to leave. Maybe he doesn't know what he wants.
Heck
Anyway, he should figure it out before someone gets hurt... Why are you looking at me?
Rachel
Cause you're a good person.
Heck
You wait till I make jam. Then I'll rock your world.
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Tessa's Frustration with Candles
Tessa
Will you fuck off with the fucking candles?
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Exploring Unique Perspectives on Love and Identity
Ned
I love the smell of hot dogs in the evening. Smells like... hot dogs.
Edie
She's not just heterosexual, she's barbie heterosexual!
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