Adam White, nee Lassiter: Well, uh...
Fay Doyle: Well, say something nice to me.
[he remains quiet]
Fay Doyle: Goodbye kiss, maybe?
[he remains still]
Fay Doyle: You're not a very appreciative fellow. Love 'em and leave 'em, is that it?
Adam White, nee Lassiter: Mrs. Doyle, I didn't call you...
Fay Doyle: All right, what did you call me up for? Who are you kidding? Listen, you wanted a sad story, you heard a sad story! You also wanted some action!
Adam White, nee Lassiter: You're right.
Fay Doyle: You're damn right I'm right!


--Maureen Stapleton (as ) in Lonelyhearts

Fay Doyle: Whatever you say Pat.
Pat Doyle: [mockingly] 'Whatever you say Pat.' You drive me crazy Fay! Just plain nuts!
Fay Doyle: Whatever you say Pat.


--Maureen Stapleton (as ) in Lonelyhearts

Mae Peterson: [singing] Kids! Never once appreciate how I sacrificed. Working, slaving, scrimping, saving pennies... and livin' with your father!


--Maureen Stapleton (as Mama Mae Peterson) in Bye Bye Birdie

Mae Peterson: Could you move over one, please...?


--Maureen Stapleton (as Mama Mae Peterson) in Bye Bye Birdie

Mae Peterson: I got maybe one tenth a normal heart


--Maureen Stapleton (as Mama Mae Peterson) in Bye Bye Birdie