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Two Weeks

‘Two Weeks’

Season 5, Episode 21 -  Aired March 26, 2009

As Michael works his two weeks' notice after handing in his resignation, he manages to goof around even more than usual. Meanwhile, Pam attempts to assemble a new photocopier.

Quote from Pam

Pam: He finally has a story we really want to hear. And he knows it.

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Quote from Michael Scott

Michael Scott: Oh, hey. What is this about?
Andy: Um, you know, 'cause you're leaving and everything. It's a farewell. So I hope I get to work with you some day again. Me, too.
Michael Scott: Is this wine?
Andy: Ah. Busted, yes.
Michael Scott: I already have wine.

Quote from Jim

[Overhearing monster noises coming over the P.A. system]
Jim: It's monster.com. Singular.
Michael Scott: Thank you.

Quote from Michael Scott

Michael Scott: Okay. All right. Close your eyes.
Jim: I'd prefer not to.
Michael Scott: Just close your eyes.
Jim: Okay.
Michael Scott: [chuckling] I'm going to start my own paper company.
Jim: You're starting your own paper company. Why?
Michael Scott: 'Cause I know paper. I know everything there is to know about paper.
Jim: Do you know that the industry is in decline?
Michael Scott: Yeah. Oh, God, I practically invented decline, right? I know paper. I know how to manage. I have a name. Close your eyes.
Jim: No, I did that already. It added nothing.
Michael Scott: Just close 'em. All right, the "Michael Scott Paper Company." You want in? Do you want to be a part of this?
Jim: I am not gonna do this and you are not going to, either.

Quote from Michael Scott

Pam: Listen, Michael. Have you really thought this through? 'Cause it's a pretty big risk.
Michael Scott: This is a dream that I have had since lunch, and I am not giving up on it now.
Pam: Yeah. You could give it up though, right? And almost no one would know.

Quote from Michael Scott

Michael Scott: Before you got here, I'm the one who landed all of these clients. Half of 'em, at least. I can do it again. I know the market. I know the price points. I'm on it. Don't worry. So how do I do that?
Pam: Well, you can scan it. And then you can upload the image, then you can copy-
Michael Scott: Could I take a piece of paper and just tape it with transparent tape?
Pam: Yeah. Good.
Michael Scott: Thank you very much.

Quote from Kelly

Kelly: So that is why I have to leave at 5:00 on Tuesdays. It's to pick up my little sisters from school. We're really tight. We're like the Kardashians.
Charles: You know, you can run this stuff by Toby.
Kelly: Yeah. I don't like talking-

Quote from Kelly

Kelly: So you should be heading back to your desk.
Angela: Okay. Bye, Charles. Well, you'll let me know.
Kelly: [to Charles] She's such a special person. She's turning 50 this year.

Quote from Andy

Michael Scott: I'm starting my own paper company.
Andy: No way! In this climate?
Michael Scott: [scoffs] In all climates. It's going to be worldwide. And I'm looking for some talented salesmen to join me. That's where you come in.
Andy: [in a British accent] It's a very intriguing concept, isn't it? Um... Hmm... [to Dwight] Michael is starting his own paper company. What do you think about that? [Andy leaves]

Quote from Michael Scott

Dwight K. Schrute: Your own paper company.
Michael Scott: Can you believe it? Well, we'll see, we'll see. It's just a, just a nugget of an idea right now so
Dwight K. Schrute: Right.
Michael Scott: Potential, lots of potential. yes.
Dwight K. Schrute: What a courageous venture.
Michael Scott: It's- It's very courageous, very exciting. Um...
Dwight K. Schrute: Location is hard for me, with the farm and the responsibilities...
Michael Scott: That's what I was thinking, with the farm, so... You getting to wherever I'm gonna put my thing.
Dwight K. Schrute: Okay. So yeah.
Michael Scott: So think about it. Lets put a pin in it for now.
Dwight K. Schrute: You know, I would love to put a pin in that.

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