Grace quotes from Party of Five

Charlie

[about him talking to Grace's parents] What'd I do wrong? Am I being too nice? Is that it? You think I'm kissing up to them?

Grace

No, you're not. That's the problem. You're just being you.

Charlie

Right. Okay, that's the problem. I'll just start being someone else.

Grace

No, wait. Look, it's... In my whole life I've been struggling to find a me that's different than them. Honestly, it's like... My meter for making decisions: If they object, do it. Then all of a sudden, I fall in love with you. And outta nowhere, they decide it's the best idea they've ever heard.

Charlie

So?

Grace

So they're out there right now thinking they've won. Thinking I've stepped in line and I've decided to behave or something. It's just...

Charlie

Look, I know that's not what's going on here, and you know it. What's the harm in letting them think that they've won just this once?

Grace

Well, the harm is... The harm is... The harm is it bugs me. Look, I know I'm being a baby about this. But can't you just let me do that just this once?

Charlie

Just this once.

Claudia

Cake time.

Bailey

[slurring] Hey, I'm in here.

Grace

Bailey, what are you--? I thought you were hiring a clown.

Bailey

Clowns are expensive. And very hard to book at the last minute. "No, I can't do it." "Sorry, I'm busy." Jerks.

Grace

Are you okay? Maybe you should--

Bailey

You know what, Grace? You tell too many people what to do. Maybe if you were less of a bitch, more people would like you.

Charlie

Hey, what the hell--?

Bailey

Every clown was booked.

Claudia

Sorry.

Bailey

Give me this.

So, you feeling better?

Julia

About what?

Oh, man, you didn't see? I was a saint to those people. I brought 'em drinks, chatted with 'em. I'll try and swing by after work, okay?

Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday dear Owen. Happy birthday to you.

Bailey

Well, that pretty much sucked.

Blow it out.

Charlie

Yeah!

Bailey

Whoa!

Claudia

Bailey.

Bailey

Who the hell put that there?

Julia

What's going on?

Charlie

He's ripped.

Julia

Oh my God.

Claudia

He--? He's what?

Julia

Drunk. Really drunk. Okay, so it's a little messed up, but it's a lot more fun that way, right?

Bailey

Hey, what did you expect?! I've never done this before. You expect a first-time clown not to make any mistakes? Huh?!

I want my mom.

Bailey

Oh, God, don't cry. He's crying!

Charlie

Bay, come on, let's get outta here.

Bailey

I'm talking to my friend, here. I'm teaching him how to be a man.

Charlie

Bay, I said, come on.

Bailey

I said, I'm talking!

Claudia

Charlie.

Grace

Oh, my God. Charlie, are you okay?

Charlie

I'm fine.

Bailey

It was-- He pushed-- It was an accident. The hell with all of you.

I think it's time to go.

I think that's a good idea.