Joy quotes from Dead Like Me

Joy

You answer that phone and I will absolutely shove it up your ass.

Joy

[to J.D.] Oh, don't you worry. She needs a friend who's human. Or something close.

Joy

You're just lucky we are not doing this with my mother, she used to make us practice smiling before we left the house.

That's because she doesn't like your smile.

Joy

Did she tell you that?

Yeah, she said it was fake.

Joy

That bitch.

Joy

This is a lost cause.

Maybe we should split up.

Joy

Fine! Fine, you walk away but you better find yourself one hell of a lawyer.

Split up to find the dog!

Joy

[after a beat] Oh, that's a good idea.

He said for you to read it. He said the end's the best part.

Joy

Since sweets and beauties do themselves forsake // And die as fast as they see others grow; // And nothing 'gainst Time's scythe can make defence // Save breed, to brave him when he takes thee hence.

What does it mean?

Joy

It's Shakespeare. It means... it means you should have kids because then you're never alone.

Is Dad trying to get back together with you?

Joy

No sweetie, no. He did it for you. It's about you.

Joy

We bought her a present!

Young George

What did you get her?

Joy

We got her a flannel nightgown. With pretty little flowers on it!

Young George

Mom. You're gonna get me killed.

Joy

Georgia, don't be silly. We're going.

Young George

Not.

Joy

You are so!

Young George

So not.

Joy

Why do you have to be so obstinate?

Young George

Obstinate. O-B-S-T-I-N-A-T-E. Stubborn.

Joy

Georgia Lass, you cannot spend your entire life with your nose stuck in a book!

Young George

Try me.