Janet Eldridge: I could use your support in the upcoming election.
Carla: Yeah, right. You got fame, money, power and looks. What you need, I ain't got.
Janet Eldridge: I need your vote.
Carla: I need a man. But you don't see me going around bars begging for one.
Janet Eldridge: I give. I know when I'm overmatched. I'm glad I'm not running against you.

Phil Schumacher: Sam, I'd like you to meet Councillor Eldridge. Councillor, this is--
Janet Eldridge: "Mayday" Malone needs no introduction to me or anyone else in this town. I was a big fan when you pitched for the Sox. I think you're just wonderful.
Sam: Well, it's mutual.
Phil Schumacher: Oh, you're a fan of the councillor's?
Sam: No, I think I'm wonderful too.

Diane: My name is Diane Chambers, and I have a question.
Janet Eldridge: Do you work here?
Carla: How come no one ever knows that?
Diane: Yes, I'm a waitress and proud of it. In a work-ethic kind of way. Councillor, you have been accused of being out of touch with your constituency. Do you expect this stroll through the neighborhood to make up for four years of neglect?
Phil Schumacher: Now, hold on just--
Janet Eldridge: It's all right, Phil. Miss Chambers, I represent every one of the people in my district. If I don't get out and talk as often as I'd like, it's because I'm in my office or at council meetings or in conference with civic and business leaders 16 hours a day. I've never missed a vote in my four years on the council, and if I'm elected again I intend to work even harder for the people I am privileged to represent.
Carla: Good, Diane, you got her on the ropes.

Reporter: Tom Edwards, Boston Sentinel.
Janet Eldridge: Oh, excuse me, I think this gentleman had his hand up first.
Sam: Uh... Yeah, I'm not a reporter, I'm just a voter. But I have a very important question. Do you like Chinese food, and if so, have you ever eaten it in the bathtub?
Janet Eldridge: Yes, and no comment.
Sam: Well, in that case I have a follow-up question here. What are you doing for dinner Thursday night?
Janet Eldridge: The offer is very tempting, Mr. Malone, but I will have to respectfully decline. The campaign keeps me very busy.
Sam: I understand.
Janet Eldridge: What I won't give up for the people of this district.

Cliff: Look at that, Norm. She shot Sammy down.
Norm: Impeachment proceedings should begin immediately.
Diane: She may be out of touch with the common man, but she can sure spot a common roach.

Carla: Say, Diane did you happen to hear that Sam is going out with Councillor Eldridge again tonight?
Diane: I believe I heard something like that.
Carla: Did you know it was for dinner at the governor's mansion?
Diane: I recall someone mentioning it.
Carla: Did they also mention that they were going in a limousine?
Diane: A limo?
Carla: Not a limo. A limousine. So, what are you doing tonight, Diane?
Diane: Frasier and I are going canvassing for Jim Fleener in the neighborhood, and then we're stuffing mailers into envelopes later on.
Carla: Well, that sounds like fun too. [laughs]

Sam: Say, did you hear that I'm going to the governor's place tonight for dinner?
Diane: Yes. [chokes on Sammy's cologne] There was a rumor in the air. Back when there was air. [coughs]

Diane: You certainly have been at the councilor's beck and call lately. I never thought I'd see you so controlled by a woman. What happened to the Sam Malone who once said to me, "Hey, we're gonna do what I wanna do from now on"?
Sam: You left him in a restaurant with a face full of fettuccine.
Diane: That doesn't mean I didn't like him.

Carla: "Wim with Jim?"
Diane: I thought it up. It's very Joycean.
Carla: If that means stupid, I agree.

Diane: Frasier, put the box in the back, please. And if you're looking for something to do, you can start stuffing the envelopes.
Frasier: I've been stuffing all day, Diane. Frankly, the task has lost its considerable power to charm me.
Diane: [claps] Frasier, that's a defeatist attitude. We don't need quitters on the Fleener team.