Melrose Place (TV Series)

To Live & Die in Malibu (1995)

Courtney Thorne-Smith: Allison Parker

Quotes 

• Allison Parker : Jo, as president of D&D, I'm under a lot of pressure by our clients to make it work. I'm under huge pressure to make Glorious Gowns work.

  Jo Reynolds : Yeah, and you're doing it by becoming a totally, self-centered ass!

  Allison Parker : I'll just chalk that up to one long day.

  Jo Reynolds : Don't. You were completely rude and ungrateful to me and everyone else today, just like Amanda used to be. I didn't hear a single "please" or "thank you" come out of your mouth all day.

  Allison Parker : I don't believe this. We wouldn't be having this conversation if I was a man.

  Jo Reynolds : Wrong, Allison! Like Amanda, you're kidding yourself into thinking that attitude is going to get to right to the top. Look at yourself. You've become the person you vowed to me that you would never become. You're starting to dress like Amanda, talk like her, act like her.

  Allison Parker : Amanda may be a mean, self-serving, ultra-bitch, but she was right about one thing. Nice guys do finish last in this world. Or hadn't you heard?

  Jo Reynolds : Fine! Stop being a human being. Be like Amanda. I really don't give a damn anymore.

• Jo Reynolds : [looking at the photo layout]  I think this is great. What do you think, Allison?

  Allison Parker : I think it's wrong. All wrong! Why are you shooting up against this wall of the house, which is blocking out the sun?

  Jo Reynolds : Because this is what I see for the shot. The romance, the first love, a traditional wedding.

  Allison Parker : [livid]  No, no, no, Jo! This is supposed to be contemporary, happening. Our bride model is '90's Cinderella. She doesn't just dance with her Prince Charming. She talks deals on her cellular phone! She throws her wicked stepsisters into the pool!

  Jo Reynolds : Allison, you can't just throw this at me right now, not the day of the shoot. You should have told me this two weeks ago then I would have had lots of time to set it up the way you want it.

  Allison Parker : I don't want to hear it! You're the photographer, Jo. Make the adjustment. Make it work!

  Jo Reynolds : It's not that simple, Allison.

  Allison Parker : Well, then let me simplify it for you. I want my vision incorporated in your photographs. I want you to move your equipment over to the pool on the other side of the house right now! If you're up for it, fine. If not, I can always find someone more professional who is!

  Jo Reynolds : Oh, give me a break! I'm the only professional here. You're in way over your head trying to fill Amanda's shoes. Hell... you're literally turning into Amanda.

  Allison Parker : Just do it, Jo. My way... or you'll never work in this town again!