Vivian: Philip, it's Valentine's Day.
Philip: Valentine's Day? I knew that. And we'll still be together.
Vivian: What about the ballet?
Philip: Well, I didn't know it was gonna conflict with the Republican fundraiser. This isn't something that we should miss.
Vivian: But a night alone with your wife is?
Philip: Vivian, you're being unfair. I didn't know about this until a little while ago.
Vivian: Unfair? I'll tell you what's unfair. For the past few months, we've had no time together. We finally get some time together and you cancel.
Philip: I know. I know, sweetheart. It's just that things are a little hectic right now.
Vivian: Things are always hectic, Philip. But you always seem to find time for your career.

Will: No, actually, we're here to talk to you about Ashley Banks.
Carlton: We were hoping you would consider re-signing her.
Jewel Pemberton: And why would I do that?
Will: I'm telling you, Ashley is on her way to the top. I mean, she could be the next Naomi Campbell. Uh, speaking of which, Naomi wouldn't be around, would she?
Carlton: Look, you've gotta take her back. She's my sister and she's really, really mad at me.

Will: Oh, so, what do we do? We just, you know, go out there and walk around?
Jewel Pemberton: Just walk around? Did Voltaire just write? Did Klimt just paint? Did Heidegger just think?
Will: I guess we just go out there and walk around.

Carlton: Uh, Will, I I have a little problem with this. You see, I'm a bit uncomfortable with nudity.
Will: Oh, don't worry, Carlton. We're all uncomfortable with your nudity.

Joe Winters: It's like Colin Powell said: "Family values is the foundation of the American way of life."
Philip: Ah. I couldn't agree with you more, Joe. I mean, the real tragedy in America today is that our youth aren't being given any sense of direction by their parents. There's just no communication.
Joe Winters: And what do you think, Vivian?
Vivian: Oh, I don't have to think. Philip has decided to do all of the thinking for both of us.

Philip: Do you have any idea what you could've cost me this evening, huh? Did you even consider my feelings before you went prancing out there on that stage?
Vivian: Philip.
Philip: Wait, Vivian. Do you have any sense of the embarrassment I suffered?
All: No.
Ashley: But, Daddy, we were all wearing the same-
Vivian: Nobody embarrassed you, Philip. And the only one who's not considering other people's feelings in this house is you.

Philip: How dare you stick up for those kids after what they put us through.
Vivian: Speak for yourself, Philip. The only one who is putting me through anything is you.
Philip: Now, what is that supposed to mean?
Vivian: It means how dare you agree to go into politics without consulting me knowing the way I feel about it.
Philip: I was gonna tell you about it.
Vivian: When? When we move into the Governor's Mansion?
Philip: Oh, now we're getting a little ahead of ourselves, aren't we?

Vivian: Philip, this is not a joke. I want my husband back. Now, for the past few months, you have been promising this entire family more time, more attention, more you.
Philip: Vivian, this is a great opportunity.
Vivian: For whom?
Philip: For all of us.
Vivian: Nope. Wrong. For you.
Philip: Vivian, you've lost perspective. Now, if you think about this, you'll see how great it is.
Vivian: The only thing I see is that somewhere along the way, us became you. And frankly, I'm not gonna take it anymore.
Philip: And what is that supposed to mean?
Vivian: It means I'm going to my sister's house until you figure out what's important to you.
Philip: What?
Vivian: Goodbye.