Allison Parker

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Courtney Thorne-Smith

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	Season 3 / Episode 24: - And the Winner Is... 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.
	Season 3 / Episode 24: - And the Winner Is... 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!
	Season 3 / Episode 23: - Breakfast at Tiffany's, Dinner at Eight Amanda Woodward: Allison, I'm glad you're preparing for a meeting, but I'd appreciated it if you do it at your own desk. And take that garish piece of glass with you! Allison Parker: This is my desk, Amanda. I'm sorry, but the board of directors have decided to replace you. Amanda Woodward: With you? I don't think so. Allison Parker: It's all in this memo. Again, I'm sorry. It's nothing personal. It's more about your illness. Amanda Woodward: I don't know what you used to pull this off you dishonest, self-serving, pathetic drunk, but when I find out I'm going to turn it around and cut you open like a rotten piece of fruit! Allison Parker: It's policy, Amanda. You know that rule. I didn't plan this. Messenger... Amanda Woodward: I will not be patronized by you! Allison Parker: Amanda, you need to get well, and when you do, there will always be a job at D&D for you. Amanda Woodward: There sure as hell is, and you're in it!
	Season 3 / Episode 5: - Nonsexual Healing Billy Campbell: Palmer had to have taken Jake by force. It's the only thing that makes any sense. I mean, he could never have bought Jake. Jo Reynolds: No wonder Amanda is the way she is. She's Palmer Woodward's daughter, and she's just like him: paranoid, distrustful, deceitful. Her survival instinct always at work in the office and out. "Everyone is out to get me. Get them before they get you. Never trust anyone." Matt Fielding: I don't know. I think she trusted Jake. Allison Parker: [scoffs] Yeah, as much as she could trust anyone.
	Season 3 / Episode 4: - Grand Delusions Allison Parker: Amanda, you overrode my decision on the Glorious Gowns copy. Amanda Woodward: Of course I did. Since I told Billy you're trying to sabotage his career. Allison Parker: Sabotage? How can you accuse me of that? Amanda Woodward: Because his work was excellent, and you know it. I also told him that you obviously don't want him working here, Alison. You know, I could fire you for taking out your personal vendetta against him at the offce. Allison Parker: Fine! If you're so sure I'm out to ruin Billy, fire me. Amanda Woodward: Too easy. Allison Parker: Oh, God. Not this again. Billy's a free man, Amanda. You want him, go get him. Amanda Woodward: This is not about Billy. Is your memory that selective, you are you just suffering from some grand delusion? Allison Parker: Why are you doing this to me? Why are you treating me this bad? Amanda Woodward: Okay, here's the recap: You set me up like everyone else in this office who's after my job. You went behind my back and told Jake that I was having an affair with Chas when you saw him kissing me. Then you almost killed my job and career by blabbing that lie in open court. I lost the trust with my mother and I almost lost my job. Allison Parker: Amanda, for the last time, I didn't lie. Chas lied to me. I'm sorry that I took his word over yours. I know I should've... Amanda Woodward: [rudely cutting her off] I don't want to here it! You are out to get me like everyone I know, and now it's payback time. I promised myself to make your life a living hell here at the office and I always keep my promises! Oh, and don't bother quitting. 'Cause if you do, I'll write out such a negative report on you with your personnel file and send it to every employment and temp agency in this state so that you wouldn't be able to get a job bagging groceries in a local supermarket!
	Season 2 / Episode 4: - Fire Power Billy Campbell: After my speech last night, I thought I'd find my bags on the porch. Allison Parker: [laughing] You know me better than that. You know I'd never pack for you.
	Season 2 / Episode 1: - Much Ado About Everything Allison Parker: Amanda in the morning, Amanda at night, Amanda at work... Amanda one ceiling away...
	Season 1 / Episode 32: - Suspicious Minds Allison Parker: I thought you were with 'I-need-a-man-Amanda'? Billy Campbell: You're drunk! Allison Parker: Yeah. Shocking, isn't it?
	Season 1 / Episode 32: - Suspicious Minds Allison Parker: Please remind me never to drink again.
	Season 1 / Episode 32: - Suspicious Minds Allison Parker: I'm sorry. You were right about everything. Amanda Woodward: Really? Can I tape this moment for posterity?
	Season 1 / Episode 32: - Suspicious Minds Amanda Woodward: My big surprise! I'm buying the building, I mean dad and I are buying the building! But I'm gonna live here and manage the place! Allison Parker: I can't believe it! Billy Campbell: Yeah, this is... this is... Amanda Woodward: Wonderful, isn't it? Great investment, great friends; I think I'm really gonna love it here!
	Season 1 / Episode 31: - State of Need Allison Parker: But something has changed, Billy. We made love. Billy Campbell: We sure did!
	Season 1 / Episode 31: - State of Need Allison Parker: What is it with guys and lust?
	Season 1 / Episode 31: - State of Need Jo Reynolds: Why don't you just admit it, Allison? You're in looove! Allison Parker: [unconvincingly] No!
	Season 1 / Episode 30: - Carpe Diem Amanda Woodward: You are so competitive with me. I date Billy with your complete permission after assurance that the two of you are not a couple. And as soon as we start to get close, you go after him. Allison Parker: That is not exactly how it happened. Amanda Woodward: Oh, no? So you're telling me you didn't dump Keith to go after Billy? Allison Parker: It's more complicated than that. Amanda Woodward: That's right. You used Keith to make Billy jealous. You quite your job, you moved away. And then when it was clear that Billy wouldn't chase you to Seattle, you came back to L.A. to chase him. Allison Parker: No, that is not true. Amanda Woodward: I put a lot of energy and passion and emotion into that relationship. And you did everything you could to destroy it. So you'll excuse me if I'm not the world's most sympathetic boss. But I just don't trust you, Allison. I don't trust you at all.
	Season 1 / Episode 30: - Carpe Diem Allison Parker: Well, don't you think we should do this? Amanda Woodward: Why? Are you really that anxious to be me? Allison Parker: Not at all. But I think it might be interesting for you to see yourself? Amanda Woodward: Thanks. But I have a mirror in my purse.
	Season 1 / Episode 29: - Pas de Trois Billy Campbell: Look at our relationship. Yours and mine. I've been sleeping in the room next to you all this time, and not once have I acted on my temptations. Allison Parker: If either one of us had... 'temptations', don't you think one of us would have acted on them by now? Billy Campbell: Yeah, you'd think so. Allison Parker: This is a stupid conversation. Billy Campbell: Yeah, I'll say.
	Season 1 / Episode 29: - Pas de Trois Allison Parker: Get a grip, Alison.
	Season 1 / Episode 29: - Pas de Trois Allison Parker: [to Billy] I am so sorry for doubting you last night. I was crazy not to believe you. As much of a liar as Amanda is, everything she's said about me is true. I am too scared to go after what I want. I am too timid. Too self-absorbed. Too afraid of being hurt. Too damn blind to appreciate what's right in front of me. [Grabs Billy by the shirt with one hand and pulls him into a kiss].
	Season 1 / Episode 29: - Pas de Trois Allison Parker: Call it what you will, but what Billy and I have is more than you'll ever have with him. Amanda Woodward: You know something, Allison, you too may have had a chance at one point, but whatever chance that was, it disappeared a long time ago.
	Season 1 / Episode 28: - Pushing Boundaries Amanda Woodward: Allison, really, when I ask for an update, I expect a detailed and thorough analysis. This is completely slipshod work. This will do me more harm than good. Allison Parker: What if we show it to Lucy and see what she thinks? Amanda Woodward: Frankly, Allison, I don't give a damn what she thinks. You work for me, remember?
	Season 1 / Episode 28: - Pushing Boundaries Allison Parker: [to Amanda] But as you know, when you live with a guy, it's easy to read between the lines.
	Season 1 / Episode 27: - The Test Amanda Woodward: What happened to Keith? Allison Parker: Things didn't work out. Amanda Woodward: Personally, I never thought it would. So, are you back together with Billy? Allison Parker: Back to sharing an apartment. Amanda Woodward: Hmm... It's funny, I always thought it was more than that. But now I realize, you're both so scared of a real relationship, that the only thing that either one of you can commit to sharing with another person is the rent. Allison Parker: Amanda, that's not fair. Amanda Woodward: In my book, Allison, the only thing fair in this situation is that you're out of a job.
	Season 1 / Episode 27: - The Test Allison Parker: Well, I'm a contender. But I think I may be a little too tight with my boss's ex-boyfriend to really cinch the job.
	Season 1 / Episode 27: - The Test Allison Parker: I just want you to know how fond I've always been of you. I mean, from the first day we started working together, I've always admired and looked up to you as both a friend and mentor. And I hope things work out, because I look forward to learning from with you. And I know that together we can continue to make a really great team. Amanda Woodward: How sweet. And uh, I want you to know that no matter who I ultimately decide to hire for this position, I hope I can continue to be an inspiration to you.
	Season 1 / Episode 25: - Irreconcilable Similarites Allison Parker: [to Amanda] You have this whole to the point businesswoman act down to a tee. But the truth is that everything you say is a disguise for something else, and I'm tired of it. Everyone is tired of it. Amanda Woodward: [to Alison, about moving to Seattle] Everyone except Billy. You want directness, honesty? Fine! Your leaving is the best news I've heard all week. Allison, don't forget your raincoat!
	Season 1 / Episode 25: - Irreconcilable Similarites Allison Parker: [to Billy, about Amanda] She's not the right woman, for you.
	Season 1 / Episode 24: - Bye Bye Billy Allison Parker: I am no Whitney Houston and he's no Kevin Costner.
	Season 1 / Episode 23: - My New Partner Allison Parker: You think I'm crazy? Billy Campbell: Everybody's crazy.
	Season 1 / Episode 19: - Single White Sister Allison Parker: Thanks Billy. Billy Campbell: You're welcome, Eleanor.

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