Why are you here?
Because vice-president "Hitler" has ordered me to stay here.
S1 E9Chapter Nine
S1 E10Chapter Ten
It doesn't offend you when he says it's his job to get your black ass into college?
SStudent
Not really.
Why not?
SStudent
Because he will. That man will get my black ass into college.
(about Harvey) Is he a nut? A big one. A racist? Probably. But he doesn't come from hate and the kids know that.
Well, a lot of bigotry here does come from hate, Marla, and his behavior helps foster it, even if it's unintentional. There's no such thing as a benign bigot.
I know I'm old-fashioned, but am I a racist?
Yes, Harvey, you are an old-fashioned racist.
PMr. Pierce
I don't know whether to hire a lawyer to sue you or leap across that desk and break your neck.
LMr. Lick
You'd have more success with a lawyer.
S1 E11Chapter Eleven
JJamaal
You know, Mr. Senate? I'm gonna tell you this because I feel like we have a relationship and we can be honest and stuff.
Okay.
JJamaal
You really shouldn't try to tell jokes. You're not funny.
All right.
Did you talk to Tina?
No, I thought I should perhaps bring you in on it since they think of me as a conservative fascist prude.
Don't sell yourself short, Marla. You've got a lot to offer. If I were 40 years younger myself... and blind.
Oh, if that's not the pot calling the kettle black.
Why do you have to make everything about race?
Harry (to Lauren): You do realize you'll officially be a grown-up.
Yes. I plan to eventually drag you into adult-hood too.
JJoey
(to Lauren) You know, I suddenly remember why I left you. I was always afraid that one day you'd fall off that soapbox of yours and land on me.
S1 E12Chapter Twelve
CChristine
I don't want to wrestle!
Why?
CChristine
Look, I enjoyed it at first, but after awhile, rolling around the floor with a 200-pound sweating grunting pig who's trying to physically hurt me? The fun wears off.
S1 E13Chapter Thirteen
Harry (to Lauren): It's just not like you to clam up.
Well, if you think I'm clam now, wait until we get into bed.
Do you really think that it is appropriate to motivate your students with the message that the smart kids get the pretty girls?
JJenna
I never said that.
Oh.
JJenna
What I said is, the smart kids get the girls with the good asses.
Oh.
I understand you've had a tragedy with one of your partners and these aren't the happiest of times, but if you think you can intimidate me, not gonna happen.
EEllenor
You project nicely. You don't need to be in my face, but while you're here, look into my eyes. Do I look scared? And by the way, you're not better looking up close.
SSusan
All right, enough with the chest thumping.
Marla's circulating a petition.
Great. It's nice to know I have the voice of insanity on my side.
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