Look, I may not be the good looking adventure ride, but there is something to be said for being there, for being truthful, for being somebody you can steadfastly count on. I will not be anybody's runner up. You need to hear that.

Ed

Madeline: Turns out it's actually harder having a part-time job versus a full-time job, because in addition to all that work, you're actually out there looking for another job.
Jane: Are you looking for another job?
Madeline: I only do 20 hours a week max. Between you and me, I try to maintain my full-time mommy status so I can lord it over Renata and other career mommies.

Perry: You know what I think? You didn't want me to go to orientation. You decided to have that moment all to yourself. Mommy and her boys.
Celeste: You're such a child. [Perry slaps her across the face]

Our very first project will be for each of you to do a family tree, where you get to talk about your wonderful family. Isn't that great?

Teacher

Yoga Instructor: We do have a yoga class where the rules are more laid back. Our perimenopausal class?
Madeline: That won't be necessary. I won't be coming back.

You know what? I'm a lady and I've never said this to anyone in my entire life, but you can go fuck yourself right on the head.

Madeline

Mom? Why did we move here?

Ziggy

Can you say you're sorry to Amabella? She's hurt quite badly.

Renata

And bring me something chocolate that won't make my ass look fat.

Madeline

Jane: You're like, so nice.
Madeline: This is Monterey. We pound people with nice.
Celeste: To death.

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You guys are right. You are so right. And for some reason that makes me feel wrong.

Jane

Jane just didn't fit here. Sort of like a dirty old Prius parked outside of Barney's.

Harper

Big Little Lies Quotes

And bring me something chocolate that won't make my ass look fat.

Madeline

Come meet my knight in shining armor. She rescued me like a wounded dog in the street. And you know what else? She's funny.

Madeline