A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick Story (1992 TV Movie)

Jandi Swanson: Debbie Broderick

Quotes 

• Dan Broderick : I know this isn't the exact ring you asked for, but I thought it'd be more of a surprise. And you know... I kind of like this one better.

  Betty Broderick : [surprised]  You liked it better?

  Dan Broderick : Well... uhh...

  Betty Broderick : [calmly]  Yes, you liked it better. And that's what counts, really, I mean, that's what it's all about. You make it, you spend it on what you want.

  Dan Broderick : [flabbergasted]  Geez, Bets, it isn't like it cost any less.

  Betty Broderick : [becoming ballistic]  Exactly! So, why not get me what I want? *You* certainly got what you wanted, even though you had to spend an extra 7 grand to get it when you wanted it!

  Debbie Broderick : [frightened]  Can you guys just cool it?

  Dan Broderick : [smirking]  It's Christmas. If your Mom wants to behave like a spoiled brat, let's let her.

  Betty Broderick : What kind of person gets his wife a Christmas present she *doesn't* even want?

  Dan Broderick : [calmly, while clutching Betty's wrist as she holds the ring box]  It's a beautiful ring.

  Betty Broderick : [screams]  *But it's not what I asked for!* So that makes it a piece of crap!