31 quotes
An Apology Is Due
Henry Dashwood
I think I owe you a rather large apology.
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Unexpected Bird Encounter Sparks Concern
Clarissa
Did you see that?
[Sees Daphne fall over the wall]
Glynnis
What?
Clarissa
An impossibly large bird falling off that wall.
Glynnis
Are you hallucinating?
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Miscommunication Leads to Unexpected Entertainment
Henry
I'm not explaining this very well, am I?
Daphne
No, not really. But I'm having fun watching you try.
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A Reflection on Unchecked Opinions
Clarissa
Maybe someone should've put a cork in it seventeen years ago.
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A Long-Awaited Apology
Henry
I think I owe you a rather large apology.
Libby
Do you think I've waited 17 years for an apology?
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Reflecting on Past Coolness
Henry Dashwood
Remember when I told you how groovy I used to be?
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Unexpected Encounter in a Glamorous Setting
Daphne
Hey! What are you doing here?
Ian
You know, just another one of my glamorous jobs.
Daphne
Oh!
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Past Regrets and Present Conflicts
Glynnis
I'll put a cork in it, Clarissa.
Clarissa
Maybe someone should have put a cork in it seventeen years ago.
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Campaign Trail and Social Aspirations
Henry
For me, it's just a stop on the campaign trail, and for Glynnis it's a chance to launch Clarissa on society.
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Clarissa's Advice on Belonging and Boundaries
Clarissa
Oh, very you, lovely. So Henry asked us to give you a few pointers, didn't he? Well, pointer number 1: go home. Mother and I belong here and it's quite clear you just don't fit in. And pointer number 2: while you're packing, keep your grimy little Yankee paws off Armistead Stuart, he's mine.
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Comment on a girl's behavior
Clarissa
That girl is totally barbaric!
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Embracing Challenges Amidst Skepticism
Jocelyn Dashwood
Everybody's rooting for you to fail. That's what makes it fun.
[to Daphne]
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Claiming Victory Over the Stepsister
Daphne Reynolds
My evil stepsister, you've seen Cinderella, right? Let me clue you in, I win.
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Concerns About a Hypothetical Daughter's Background
Glynnis
Darling, darling, all I'm saying is before we let this hypothetical daughter blow your political career out of the water, we might at least consider doing some checking up on her
Henry
Now, checking up for what?
Glynnis
I don't know... criminal record, blood type, triple sixes on her scalp
Henry
Glynnis, she has a birth certificate, she has my photograph... and she has my eyes.
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Unclear Explanation of Intentions
Henry Dashwood
I'm not explaining this very well, am I?
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Embrace Individuality Over Conformity
Ian Wallace
Why do you try so hard to fit in when you are born to stand out?
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A Sudden Decision After Last Night
Ian Wallace
(Joking) Eloping together. Yeah. I realize it's a bit sudden but after last night, there was really no turning back.
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Reflecting on an Unshared Experience in Morocco
Clarissa
Seems you had a better time in Morocco than you let on
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Comparing Sizes: A Humorous Observation
Daphne Reynolds
It's bigger than our entire apartment and the Chinese restaurant downstairs and the dry cleaner down the street; it makes the White House look like a McDonalds!
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Class Differences and Personal Rivalry
Clarissa
Oh, very you, lovely. So Henry asked us to give you a few pointers, didn't he? Well, pointer number 1: go home. Mother and I belong here and it's quite clear you just don't fit in. And pointer number 2: while you're packing, keep your grimy little Yankee paws off Armistead Stuart, he's mine.
Daphne
If you take your nose out of the air for one second you'll see you're designer, I'm vintage. You've got a mansion, I've got a five floor walkup. You're a snotty little miss cranky pants and I go with the flow, so why would you ever think for one second that I'd ever have the same taste in guys? So here's a little pointer for you. Get over yourself and stop trying to be my daddy's little girl because I'm not going anywhere.
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Henry Dashwood's Question About Co-co Pops
Henry Dashwood
You like Co-co Pops?
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Yearning for Acceptance and Recognition
Daphne Reynolds
Every year I would wish if that I was good enough you would come and find me.
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Tension Between Mothers Over Daughter's Safety
Glynnis
Now Daphne, we don't want to make a scene now, do we?
Libby
Take your hand off my daughter or you won't get a scene, you'll get a Broadway Musical!
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Clarissa's Impact Compared to a Missile
Henry Dashwood
No, in Clarissa's case it's more like an intercontinental ballistic missile.
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The Irresistible Appeal of Chocolate
Daphne Reynolds
Dude, its chocolate. Need I say more?
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Embracing Individuality Over Superficial Expectations
Daphne Reynolds
If you take your nose out of the air for one second you'll see that you're designer, I'm vintage. You've got a mansion, I've got a five floor walkup. You're snotty little miss cranky pants and I go with the flow, so why would you ever think for one second that I'd ever have the same taste in guys? So here's a little pointer for you. Get over yourself and stop trying to be my daddy's little girl because I'm not going anywhere.
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A Reflection on Glamorous Jobs
Ian Wallace
You know, just another one of my glamorous jobs.
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British Attitudes Towards Affection
Jocelyn Dashwood
No hugging, dear. I'm British. We only show affection to dogs and horses.
[to Daphne]
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Campaign Trail and Societal Launch
Henry Dashwood
For me, it's just a stop on the campaign trail, and for Glynnis it's a chance to launch Clarissa on society.
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Unexpected Exclamation of Surprise
Clarissa
Holy poo on toast.
[after Daphne walks out in fashion show]
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Chocolate Preferences in a Casual Conversation
Henry
You like co-co pops?
Daphne
Dude, its chocolate. Need I say more?
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