Elaine Vassal: Oh, forgive my bluntness. It's a device I use to cope

Snappish!

She's two-thirds of a Rice Krispie treat. She's already snapped, and crackled, and she's ready for the final pop.

I'm sure she's quite stupid, and in time, gravity will get her.

That was a snappish remark disguised in a soft tone.

A lot of people forget what they're saying in a fit of rage, so I'll be happy to take the minutes

Ally's depressed about her birthday. I know, I've been listening in on her phone calls.

Men love to be thought of as funny. Except when they're in bed

Well, not every couple just jumps right into bed, Ling. (Elaine Vassal to Ling)

It's nice to be nice. I believe in being nice, but sometimes you gotta dump them. Give this guy the bin.... You gotta give him a straight, hard dump. It's the only thing these bastards understand.