All the little families. Mummies and daddies and dear little children tucked away for the night. [begins crying] How lucky they all are!
Ruth Patchett/Vesta Rose
Roseanne Barr · 16 quotes
Mary Fisher
Meryl Streep · 15 quotes
Bob Patchett
Ed Begley Jr. · 12 quotes
Mrs. Trumper
Mary Louise Wilson · 4 quotes
Nicolette Patchett
Elisebeth Peters · 3 quotes
Olivia Honey
Maria Pitillo · 2 quotes
Judge Brown
Rosanna Carter · 1 quote
Most scenes together: Bob Patchett & Mary Fisher (4), Ruth Patchett/Vesta Rose & Bob Patchett (3), Mary Fisher & Nicolette Patchett (2)
She-Devil quotes
Page 3 of 4Because that is the real world, Mary, so wake up and smell the cappuccino!
Hey, can I have some salt and Perrier? I just spilled my wine on Mary Fisher, you know, the famous author!
I've always found that justice serves those who serve themselves.
It is true that the defendant has no criminal record and is a well-respected member of the community. But the fact remains that, the defendant stole large sums of money from his clients. In doing so, Mr. Patchett has not only broken a sacred trust, he has shaken the public's faith in accountants everywhere.
It's like you give men what they want and they don't want it anymore.
It's picture time! [sets Olivia on the Xerox machine]
Mary Fisher's mother had been enjoying a long, untroubled sleep. It was time to wake her up.
Mary Fisher, I hope your pink palace crumbles into the sea. I hope your delicate white skin breaks out in hives and your shiny blonde hair falls out at the root!
Men go crazy when I tell them my name. It's Olivia Honey. They think it's so cute. But it is, isn't it?
Passion. Excitement. I think that it's important in a long-term relationship, and that's what I think women find from my novels. They find ways to make their man feel important and comfortable, to let him know that he is... the man. You know, so there's no confusion.
Poor Bob, I almost felt sorry for him. Almost.
Sad Mary Fisher. She's learning that men that burn so hot for a mistress cool off fast when the mistress starts acting like a wife.
So it's true people really can change. Of course you can't expect miracles.
Some women are born beautiful. They make it look easy. But most women have to put a little time and effort into their appearance. And then there are those of us who need all the help we can get. Like me.