Barb Henrickson quotes from Big Love

Barb

[to Nicki and Margie] We're never too far apart when we're holding hands.

Barb

[to Peg] I don't like the sneaking around. [pause] Actually, I love the sneaking around; it is so exciting.

Barb

[about Ben] I don't want his respect, I want his love.

Barb

Ana makes me feel normal, like choosing this life wasn't a mistake.

Barb

[to Bill] Everything is for a greater good - is it really for us or are you trying to fix something that's broken in you?

Barb

Businesses come and go - Family stays. And I want to make sure your needs are taken care of.

Barb

You write out whatever you want me to say and I will say it - especially since I have no voice of my own.

Barb

[to Bill] I've needed you for twenty years and I don't think I need you anymore

Barb

I've gone and torn my family apart and I'm truly sorry.

Barb

You might have to hide the Draino Bill, because I might drink it.

Sarah

Why can't we just hire a babysitter like everyone else?

Barb

Because we're not everyone else.

Barb

[seeing Nicki come home carrying several shopping bags] How's the "family emergency" going?

Margie

Yeah, somebody die at The Gap?

Nicki

You're the weak link, Margie.

Margie

What?

Nicki

We have to be realistic. You can't keep a secret like me and you're not a good liar like Barb.

Barb

[alarmed] What do you mean I'm a good liar?

Nicki

With the neighbors. You're so effortless; you're pro.

Barb

I'm having an affair.

With who?

Barb

Bill.

Your husband Bill?

Barb

[about sneaking sex] We can't keep doing what we're doing.

Bill

But I need you.

Barb

You have me.