Lorelai Quote #871

Quote from Lorelai in Help Wanted

Richard: You know, It's suddenly becoming clear to me that I'm an old man. I don't recognize half the whatsits and doodads in here.
Lorelai: Well, Dad, here we have an assortment of magic sticks and when you press down on paper, writing comes out.
Richard: I know what pens are, Lorelai.
Lorelai: Good. Well, you pick out your favorites, and I'll try to figure out how to explain Liquid Paper to you. [Richard holds up two boxes] Oh, you're cute.
Richard: Well, I can't possibly use all of those.
Lorelai: You won't. You'll lose half of them. Then you'll be really happy to have the ones you have left. Now, paper.
Richard: All right. This ought to do nicely for now.
Lorelai: Are you going into business for two weeks? You're building an empire for crying out loud. Think big, Gilmore! Plus, if you get the box, it's cheaper.

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 ‘Help Wanted’ Quotes

Quote from Emily

Emily: Your father is now the president and CEO of the Gilmore Group, an international insurance consulting firm.
Lorelai: Wow, that's great. So, um, what's the- Like how is- What's his job?
Emily: He's a consultant.
Lorelai: Meaning?
Emily: Your father is an international insurance consultant.
Lorelai: Yeah, yeah, but what exactly does that mean?
Emily: He consults on matters related to international insurance.
Lorelai: Wait. When Dad goes to his new office, he sits down, and he...
Emily: Consults with international clients on insurance matters.
Lorelai: I don't know why we're not opening for Rickles.

Quote from Kirk

Lorelai: Luke's is closed?
Rory: Luke's is never closed.
Lorelai: I know. Are you sure it's closed?
Kirk: Well, first I read the sign, then I tried the door in case it was some elaborate ruse.
Lorelai: Designed to keep only you out?
Kirk: There's precedent.

Quote from Lane

Rory: [on the phone] That's amazing.
Lane: I know.
Rory: But how are you going to do this?
Lane: I don't know.
Rory: How are you going to buy a drum set?
Lane: I don't know.
Rory: And even if you buy a drum set, where will you play it?
Lane: I don't know. I don't know any of this, but I will figure something out because I am Keith Moon! I am Neil Peart! I am Rick Allen, with and without the arm! Because I am rock 'n' roll, baby! I'll call you later.