- Ellen Harper Jackson: Mama, good prime rib is supposed to be served rather rare.
- Thelma 'Mama' Crowley Harper: Well I know that, but mine left hoof prints in my mashed potatoes.
- Ellen Harper Jackson: [Mama picks up a shrimp with her fingers] Use a toothpick, Mama.
- Thelma 'Mama' Crowley Harper: Well where are you manners, Ellen. Toothpicks are for after.
- Thelma 'Mama' Crowley Harper: I will say that for snooty people, some of you ain't bad. But, now, I shouldn't say that because I don't know whether you're snooty or not for a fact. I only know for sure that my daughter Ellen is.