Twyla Quote #17

Quote from Twyla in Family Dinner

Johnny: Well, the reason I point it out is that, um, you know, I've been looking for a place to work. Like a-an office space.
Twyla: Uh-huh. [balancing dirty dishes in her hands and on her arm]
Johnny: You see, I get a lot of ideas back at the motel that need serious contemplation, but with the family there, I just can't seem to get any work done.
Twyla: I hear that.
Johnny: So, I was wondering... And I thought about bringing this up the other day, but decided against it, for some reason. But here we are talking, so, what the hell. What are the chances of me operating out of one of these booths every day?
Twyla: I am just gonna put these plates down. I just think I'll think better, once the blood rushes from my arms, back to my head.
Johnny: Oh, oh. Yes, yes, yes. Uh, absolutely! Yeah, you can put them down, I didn't mean to keep you, there. I know you've got a lot of work to do. Totally.
Twyla: They're just heavy plates!

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 ‘Family Dinner’ Quotes

Quote from Bob

Bob: All right, Johnny, uh, I guess just let me know when you've finished cleaning up, and, uh, I'll find something else for you to do.
Johnny: Bob, I don't work for you, I'm just setting up an office.
Bob: No, I know, it's your space. And, uh, just so you know, garage opens at eight, but if you're here a few minutes before that, even better.

Quote from Bob

Bob: I got a great spot for a chair right there. Uh, you just have to move these tires. Um, filing those papers'll give you some extra space.
Johnny: Yeah, Bob, I'm not working for you, I'm not filing papers.
Bob: No, I'm just saying, if you need to get a chair in here, you know, you might have to move some things. Maybe, you know, sell some old car parts.
Johnny: Yeah, I didn't come here looking for a job. Okay? I wanted a space to work, and frankly I don't think this is it.
Bob: Okay, well uh, I'm not saying you have to make a decision right now. Just maybe clean it up, and give it a think.
Johnny: How about I give it a think without cleaning it up!
Bob: Suit yourself. As long as it gets cleaned up at some point.

Quote from Moira

Moira: You know, when I was a young girl, my sister and I baked bread from scratch, in a kitchen half this size.
David: Do I wanna hear this story?
Moira: I could make a bed, I could fix a wobbly table, or start a car without a key. Then I met your father, and suddenly I had people to do everything for me. And I assumed that I would maintain my proficiencies, should I ever, God forbid, need them. But no, I have lost all my skills. And now I know how it feels to be utterly helpless, like you, and your sister.
David: I don't know if I'd call us "helpless."
Moira: No need to make me feel better.