Lizzie and Brett in “Unfinished Business”

Lizzie

Wow. You're good.

Would you think more or less of me if I told you I came last night to practice?

Lizzie

You practiced for our date?

I didn't want to embarrass myself in front of a real artist.

Lizzie

Smart. This vase I'm making, gonna sell it for $300,000.

Oh, darn, I only have $100,000 on me.

Lizzie

Oh, this is awkward. I thought I was dating a rich guy.

You ever think about doing this professionally?

Lizzie

I did, for a long time. But honestly, I'm worried it would lose some of the joy, if it were my job.

That makes sense.

Lizzie

Besides, I kind of like working for my dad. But if you tell him, I'll deny it.

That's great that you have that self-awareness. Most people are oblivious.

Lizzie

Oblivious? Is that your professional assessment as a psychologist?

Uh, no. The technical term is "stupid". I was just trying to class it up.

Lizzie

What are you into outside of work?

Well, doing pottery with pretty girls is kind of my thing right now. And there's my punk band.

Lizzie

You have a punk band?

Yes.

Lizzie

You?

Yes. I may look like a mild-mannered college professor, but every Thursday at 4:00 PM, I am a guitar-smashing maniac. I don't actually smash it. I just kind of lift it above my head, then put it down gently.

Lizzie

And what is this pretend band called?

It is not pretend. It is me and several other psychology professors, and we are called "Rage Against the Dean".

Lizzie

And do you wear punk makeup? Eyeliner, blue lipstick?

No, just a little zinc oxide on my nose when we play outside. Oh, and a hat. I have a really cool hat.