32 quotes
Justice for the Self-Serving
Ruth Patchett/Vesta Rose
I've always found that justice serves those who serve themselves.
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Investing for the Greater Good
Ruth Patchett/Vesta Rose
She was hard-working, loyal, honest…and eager to invest her money where it would do the most good.
[On Nurse Hooper]
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The Illusion of Passion in Relationships
Ruth Patchett/Vesta Rose
Sad Mary Fisher. She's learning that men that burn so hot for a mistress cool off fast when the mistress starts acting like a wife.
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The Importance of Passion in Relationships
Mary Fisher
Passion. Excitement. I think that it's important in a long-term relationship, and that's what I think women find from my novels. They find ways to make their man feel important and comfortable, to let him know that he is... the man. You know, so there's no confusion.
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Addressing Incontinence in Care Homes
Mrs. Trumper
Let me stress one thing above all else. You must report any damp or smelly beds immediately.
Ruth/Vesta Rose
Do you mean...
Mrs. Trumper
INCONTINENCE! Bedwetters have no place in the Golden Twilight home!
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The Paradox of Men's Desires
Olivia Honey
It's like you give men what they want and they don't want it anymore.
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Awakening from Untroubled Sleep
Ruth Patchett/Vesta Rose
Mary Fisher's mother had been enjoying a long, untroubled sleep. It was time to wake her up.
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Facing Uncertainty and Embracing the Future
Bob Patchett
Ruth, where are you going?!
Ruth Patchett
I don't know, Bob. Into my future, I guess.
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Wishes for Destruction and Misfortune
Ruth Patchett/Vesta Rose
Mary Fisher, I hope your pink palace crumbles into the sea. I hope your delicate white skin breaks out in hives and your shiny blonde hair falls out at the root!
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A Moment of Intimacy and Connection
Mary Fisher
He held her body as he had for a millennium with an ease neither of them had ever, ever known. He reached for her ...nub. Love... button!
[writing; pauses trying to think of an appropriate word; she backspaces "nub" and tries again]
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Breach of Trust in Professional Conduct
Judge Brown
It is true that the defendant has no criminal record and is a well-respected member of the community. But the fact remains that, the defendant stole large sums of money from his clients. In doing so, Mr. Patchett has not only broken a sacred trust, he has shaken the public's faith in accountants everywhere.
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Chaos Among Family Members Unfolds
Bob Patchett
Oh, my God!
Andy Patchett
Herbie!
Nicolette Patchett
I'm gonna barf.
Bob Patchett
Ruth, what the hell is wrong with you?!
Ruth Patchett
I'll go get a strainer.
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Reflections on Family and Luck
Mary Fisher
All the little families. Mummies and daddies and dear little children tucked away for the night. How lucky they all are!
[begins crying]
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Financial Expertise and Personal Finances
Mary Fisher
What is it, exactly, that you do, Mr. Patchett?
Bob Patchett
I'm a financial consultant.
Mary Fisher
Really?! I'm absolutely in awe of men who know how to handle money. I can't even balance my own checkbook.
Bob Patchett
Doesn't your accountant do that for you?
Mary Fisher
Should he?
Bob Patchett
The good ones do.
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Requesting Salt and Perrier After an Accident
Ruth Patchett/Vesta Rose
Hey, can I have some salt and Perrier? I just spilled my wine on Mary Fisher, you know, the famous author!
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Confrontation Between Two Strong Women
Nurse Hooper
I know what you've been doing! The vitamins! The workouts! It's against the rules! I'm going to report you to Mrs. Trumper and then you'll be sorry!
Ruth/Vesta Rose
I don't think so. I have been sorry my whole life and by the looks of it so have you, so you do whatever you want. It's a shame though, Hooper, I always thought women like us should stick together.
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Mary Fisher's Call for Action Against Disruption
Mary Fisher
Someone get this deranged woman out of here!
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Empowering the Unloved and Unwanted Women
Ruth Patchett/Vesta Rose
I would start an employment agency for the unloved and the unwanted. Women like Hooper whom the world had thrown away.
[Referring to the Vesta Rose Agency]
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A Dispute Over a Poodle's Safety
Bob Patchett
Mary, what's wrong?
Mary Fisher
Your son and that mongrel are molesting my poodle.
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A Surprising Reaction to High Costs
Bob Patchett
My God, this is fantastic.
[in awe of Fisher's home]
Mary Fisher
You should see my electric bill.
Bob Patchett
I'd love to!
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Empowerment Through Support and Encouragement
Ruth Patchett/Vesta Rose
All these women needed was a little support and encouragement to turn their lives around. They would become my own personal army, ready for action when I needed them.
[Referring to her clients]
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A Moment of Sympathy for Bob
Ruth Patchett/Vesta Rose
Poor Bob. I almost felt sorry for him. Almost.
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Household Chaos and Misunderstandings Unfold
Bob's mother
Is it that time of the month?
Mrs. Trumper
Nurse Hooper may be short, but she's very devoted.
Ute
Fuzzy has just shit all over the carpet!
Garcia
I may be the butler, but I'm not the maid!
Mrs. Trumper
AHHHHGH! Hooper! Vesta! This is long-term leakage!
Ute
I took this job because I only had to cook and clean for one person and one dog. Then I get the mother, the lover, his kids, their dog! Ms. Fisher, up with this bullshit I will not put! I quit!
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Entwined in Love and Sleep
Ruth Patchett/Vesta Rose
She entwined her limbs about him, as ivy might wrap itself around some massive pillar. When his love nectar was spent, they drifted into the bliss of sleep.
[reading from one of Fisher's novels]
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The Impact of a Name on Perception
Olivia Honey
Men go crazy when I tell them my name. It's Olivia Honey. They think it's so cute. But it is, isn't it?
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Facing Reality in a Comedic World
Bob Patchett
Because that is the real world, Mary, so wake up and smell the cappuccino!
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The Struggle of Beauty and Effort
Ruth Patchett/Vesta Rose
Some women are born beautiful. They make it look easy. But most women have to put a little time and effort into their appearance. And then there are those of us who need all the help we can get. Like me.
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Weighing Concerns Amid Family Tension
Bob Patchett
Ruth! What the hell are you doing?! Oh, please, don't start now. My folks will be here soon.
[startled]
Ruth Patchett
I'm not starting anything, I just wanted to weigh myself.
Bob Patchett
Yeah, no wonder you're upset.
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Moment of Capture
Bob Patchett
It's picture time!
[sets Olivia on the Xerox machine]
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Accusation of Being a She-Devil
Bob Patchett
I don't even think you're a woman! You know what you are? You're a she-devil!
[speaking to Ruth]
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Marriage Challenges and Parental Expectations
Bob's father
Uh, if you were not in love with her why did you marry her, Bob?
Bob Patchett
She was pregnant; YOU MADE ME, DAD!
Bob's father
Oh, yeah, right.
Bob's mother
Well, marriage is never easy, son.
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Inquiry About Family Connection
Ruth/Vesta Rose
Mary Fisher... any relation?
[taking notice of novel's author]
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