Quote from Emily in Rory's Birthday Parties
Lorelai: Mom, she didn't want them here. She doesn't like them. Emily: Well, I had to invite them. That's good manners, something your daughter is sorely lacking. Lorelai: God, you're doing the same thing to her that you always did to me. You try to control her, and when that doesn't work you just shut her out. Emily: I'm too tired for your accusations right now. Can we do this tomorrow? Lorelai: I'm just- Emily: Here, I'll find you a pen so you can write down your insults so that you won't forget them.