Peyton Sawyer

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Hilarie Burton
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Peyton Sawyer Quotes

	Season 6 / Episode 5: - You’ve Dug Your Own Grave, Now Lie in It Peyton Sawyer: Is that a Les Paul? Mick Wolf: Uh close. Its an Aristocrat. Peyton Sawyer: Imagine if that guitar could talk, the stories it would tell. Mick Wolf: Huh, oh I dont know. This baby's been around some pretty crazy stuff, its probably best that she doesnt speak. Peyton Sawyer: Was it around when my dad fell in love with Ellie? Mick Wolf: Yeah, it was. Peyton Sawyer: So what was it like? Love at first sight or what? Mick Wolf: Pretty much. I mean, they met on tour and I dont remember which one it was but I remember that she fell for your dad instantly. Peyton Sawyer: What about him? Did her like her right away? Mick Wolf: Well, you know they tried to play it cool like it wasnt a big deal, but it was. And everybody knew that they were just meant to be together. Peyton Sawyer: Umm I should probably let you get back to work, huh. Mick Wolf: Yeah. Right. Peyton Sawyer: I'm just gonna be right out here if you need anything. Mick Wolf: Right.
	Season 6 / Episode 2: - One Million Billionth of a Millisecond on a Sunday Morning Brooke Davis: Congratulations! Peyton Sawyer: It's kinda sudden right? Brooke Davis: Are you kidding? The rest of the world's been waiting on you two idiots since high school.
	Season 5 / Episode 18: - What Comes After the Blues Lucas Scott: I don't hate you. I remember the first time I ever saw you. Long skinny arms, and a tangled mess of hair. It was hard letting you go, Peyton. You know, it's hard losing you and it was hard seeing you again. It's still really hard. Peyton Sawyer: When I'm asleep, I have this dream where we're back in the hotel room in LA and you propose to me and every single time I say yes. Lucas Scott: It's just a dream right? Peyton Sawyer: It's my dream.
	Season 5 / Episode 9: - For Tonight You're Only Here to Know Peyton Sawyer: Hey if you get tired dragging that fat ass of yours there is a water fountain down the hall Lindsey Strauss: Whatever you bulimic bitch!
	Season 5 / Episode 6: - Don't Dream It's Over Mia: [to Peyton, arriving at Tric] Hey! Peyton Sawyer: Hey! Mia: Thanks for the invite. I'm usually home online on a Saturday night. Peyton Sawyer: OK! We're gonna have to work on your 'rock star' image!
	Season 5 / Episode 6: - Don't Dream It's Over Mia: [worrying about her performance] What if I fail? Haley James Scott: Well, people fail sometimes. Look at Peyton! Peyton Sawyer: Hey!
	Season 5 / Episode 6: - Don't Dream It's Over Peyton Sawyer: [approaching Brooke at the bar] I need a new office. Brooke Davis: Yeah, the one you have right now is far too big and free. Peyton Sawyer: Well, I will settle for a small and expensive just as long as it's not Lindsay adjacent. Brooke Davis: Tell me I don't look like her when I dance! [Peyton looking inquiringly] Brooke Davis: [shouting, pointing at her mother on the dance floor] Tell me I don't look like her when I dance! Peyton Sawyer: Okay, if you tell me that Lindsay's a bitch. Brooke Davis: Oh, my mom's a bitch, Lindsay's a bitch, is there a woman here tonight you haven't called a bitch? Peyton Sawyer: [smiling] Why, I can think of one. Brooke Davis: Lindsay is just threatened by you. Peyton Sawyer: Why? It's not like I'm even after Lucas! Brooke Davis: So you keep saying... Peyton Sawyer: What, you don't believe me? Okay, fine, whatever, but for the record, you look exactly like her when you dance! Bitch! [walks away] Brooke Davis: [pauses, looks at her mother dance] [to herself] I do not.
	Season 5 / Episode 6: - Don't Dream It's Over Peyton Sawyer: [to Haley, asking about Mia] Okay, she's almost on. How's she doing? Haley James Scott: Umm, I think she'll be OK as long as the only lyrics to her song are 'Why is Jason here? Why is Jason here?' Mia: Why is Jason here? Peyton Sawyer: Because I invited him. Mia: I'm sorry, you what? Peyton Sawyer: Mia, most people dream of the chance to stand up to the person that's kept them down. This is yours. Mia: Someone just tell me the first line of my song, please. Haley James Scott: Um, it's 'I never fear the unexpected'.
	Season 5 / Episode 6: - Don't Dream It's Over Peyton Sawyer: [Lucas entering her office] Oh, God, you know, just rip up the cheque, I'm moving offices anyway. Lucas Scott: Let me ask you something. Do you have an alarm in your head that goes off every time I'm happy with someone else? [shouting] What do you want from me? I flied to L.A., I asked you to marry me, you said 'No' so I moved on. Why haven't you? Peyton Sawyer: 'Cause I should have said 'Yes'.
	Season 5 / Episode 6: - Don't Dream It's Over Peyton Sawyer: [entering Brooke's store] Your mom's a bitch! Brooke Davis: What happened? Peyton Sawyer: She went to the recording studio and freaked out Mia who is MIA, imagine that, and now I don't have an artist. Brooke Davis: I'm sorry Peyton, I'll talk to her. Brooke Davis: It's either that or my fists talk to her face and that's gonna be a longer conversation.
	Season 5 / Episode 6: - Don't Dream It's Over Victoria Davis: Penelope Davis! Millicent: I'll be in the back. Victoria Davis: Did you schedule a conference call with Macy's? Brooke Davis: Yeah. 'Cause I was thinking... Victoria Davis: Well, don't! In case you have to hear it, you have zero business sense! Brooke Davis: Mom... Victoria Davis: Let me finish. For the last three years I've been calling the shots and look how this company has grown. You're a talented designer, Brooke but you don't spin the straw to gold. I do. Truth be told, you're not smart enough to do it. Peyton Sawyer: [running outside after Victoria] Hey, Ice Queen! Stop being such a bitch to your daughter. Victoria Davis: And did my daughter pay you to say that? Peyton Sawyer: No, I came up with that one for free. Victoria Davis: Well, I advise you keep your little underachieving mouth shut. Because my relationship with my daughter is none of your business. Peyton Sawyer: No, it is, when you tear her down and call her stupid. See, the truth is, you're actually worried she's smart. And that's a threat you to because when she figures out how to do the business side of this company - Goodbye, Victoria.
	Season 5 / Episode 6: - Don't Dream It's Over Victoria Davis: As a matter of fact, it's quite clear you never had a mother. Peyton Sawyer: Yeah? Neither did Brooke.
	Season 5 / Episode 3: - My Way Home is Through You Brooke Davis: [to Peyton] I can't wait to see Victoria's face when she sees it... speak of the Devil, she is on the other line... of course. Peyton Sawyer: Well, good thing you're already in Hell.
	Season 5 / Episode 2: - Racing Like a Pro Brooke Davis: And Mouth who was that? Haley James: Oh, that's Carrie. She's our new nanny. Brooke Davis: I'm sorry, have you lost your mind? She cannot be your new nanny. Haley James: Why? Peyton Sawyer: Um, well, for starters, have looked at her, she is way too hot. 'Mouth' McFadden: OK, you two need to stop. Why does everything have to be about looks? You know, maybe she's a great nanny. Or a great field reporter. Shouldn't that be the point and not her looks? [pauses] Besides, if Haley doesn't hire her I won't get to see her in a bikini. Haley James: Nice... 'Mouth' McFadden: Damn, she was hot.
	Season 5 / Episode 2: - Racing Like a Pro Peyton Sawyer: Do you remember when you first joined the Ravens? And you took al my sketches over to Thud without asking? And... do you remember what you said that night that you entered the gym for the first time? Lucas Scott: Your art matters. It's what got me here. Peyton Sawyer: Yeah... it's like you touched my soul. And... a few days ago I was ready to quit again... but you saved me, with the words you wrote about me in your novel. So, if you're struggling to write the next one... you should know... that your art matters, Lucas. It's what got me here.
	Season 4 / Episode 21: - All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone Peyton Sawyer: What have you been up to? Brooke Davis: [being funny] Flirtin' with Lucas. Peyton Sawyer: [playing along] Oh yeah how'd that turn out? Brooke Davis: Mm, so so. Love triangles are sooo High School. Peyton Sawyer: Seriously.
	Season 4 / Episode 17: - It Gets The Worst at Night Lucas Scott: That doesn't change the fact that we haven't seen a single car pass by since we've stopped. Brooke Davis: Uh... Lucas Scott: Until now. Nathan Scott: That's a bus. Brooke Davis: No, that's a tour bus. Peyton Sawyer: Oh, please be The Foo Fighters! Skills: Please be Kanye! Chris Keller: [gets off the bus] Well, well. Haley James Scott: Stupid Elvis Sandwhich!
	Season 4 / Episode 12: - Resolve Peyton Sawyer: So, what do you guys need this music for, anyway? Antwon 'Skills' Taylor: Well, me and Nathan... let's just say we entered a dance contest. Peyton Sawyer: Wait, Nathan Scott? [pauses] No way, what are you telling me? Antwon 'Skills' Taylor: Let's just say you gotta show some skin to win. Peyton Sawyer: You guys are stripping! Shut up! Please, can I tell Lucas? Antwon 'Skills' Taylor: Better than that, won't you tell some girls 'cause the way he move we gonna need all the home cookin' we can get.
	Season 4 / Episode 12: - Resolve Haley James Scott: Oh, no, no, no, I really don't feel like going out. Peyton Sawyer: Haley, where is your sense of adventure? Haley James Scott: Probably got knocked out of me when I got hit by a car...
	Season 4 / Episode 12: - Resolve Peyton Sawyer: So, this is Lucas. The boy I have been telling you about. Look what he's done, he got me smiling. Can you believe it? Lucas Scott: Hey Mrs. Sawyer. I just want you to know that Peyton is the best thing I have in my life. I wouldn't even be here if it wasn't for her. Peyton Sawyer: Like wise.
	Season 4 / Episode 8: - Nothing Left To Say But Goodbye Brooke Davis: [approaching Peyton] Hey, I brought you something. Thought you could use it. Peyton Sawyer: [opening the empty box] Am I missing something? Brooke Davis: It's a to-go box. You know, since you're screwing my leftovers. Peyton Sawyer: Really, Brooke? You seriously went through the trouble of bringing me an actual to-go box? [pauses] At least you're a dedicated bitch. Brooke Davis: Says the dedicated slut.
	Season 4 / Episode 7: - All These Things That I've Done Peyton Sawyer: Fine, if it will get you out of my house, I'll go to school. Derek Sommers: Fine, I'll drive you. Peyton Sawyer: Fine. Derek Sommers: Get moving! It's O-Eight-Hundred! Peyton Sawyer: [to herself] I liked the other Derek better.
	Season 4 / Episode 6: - Where Did You Sleep Last Night? Lucas Scott: [about her sketch] Pretty dark, don't you think? Peyton Sawyer: I love you Luke, but I've chosen darkness.
	Season 4 / Episode 5: - I Love You But I've Chosen The Darkness Peyton Sawyer: [Sprays mace in Derek's eyes] Derek: [starts running after Peyton] Ohhh... That wasn't very nice Peyton!
	Season 4 / Episode 5: - I Love You But I've Chosen The Darkness Peyton Sawyer: Can you believe this? Derek. Is it any wonder that I have commitment issues? Lucas Scott: Yeah. You're pretty much the Bermuda Triangle of relationships. Peyton Sawyer: Thanks. Peyton Sawyer: Crap. Turn around. Lucas Scott: What? Peyton Sawyer: Turn around; I have to change. Lucas Scott: Oh. Peyton Sawyer: [while changing] You know, I just can't believe what a creep he turned out to be. And I just let him waltz into my house. Like "Hey, I'm a crazy psycho, can I come in?", and I'm all like "Yeah, sure! Wanna see my bedroom?" Lucas Scott: Peyton. Peyton Sawyer: And he's still out there. Lucas Scott: They'll find him, ok? The detectives said they'll call when they do and then we'll finally have some answers. Until then, you're safe with me, I promise! Peyton Sawyer: You're always saving me. Peyton Sawyer: Ok, you can turn around. Lucas Scott: [Turns around and sees Peyton in her cheerleader's uniform] Woah! Is this your way of saying thank you? Peyton Sawyer: Nice try! A few of the cheerleaders have to be at Nathan's press conference. Lucas Scott: Oh wow! I forgot about that. Wouldn't you be safer just to avoid the whole thing? Peyton Sawyer: No, I'm not gonna hide out because of Derek. No way. Lucas Scott: Actually I meant because Brooke might be there.
	Season 4 / Episode 3: - Good News For People Who Love Bad News Derek Sommers: That was the most morbid tour I've ever been on. Peyton Sawyer: Yeah, well not everyone gets to go on the Tree Hill death walk, so you should feel honored. Derek Sommers: Oh, I do. Favorite part was the bridge where your friends crashed. Peyton Sawyer: You know it's just too bad I ran out of time cause I really wanted to show you the place where I buried my prom date... kidding. Derek Sommers: Thank god, it would be really weird if we had another thing in common.
	Season 4 / Episode 3: - Good News For People Who Love Bad News Derek Sommers: So Peyton, who did ya bring? Peyton Sawyer: What do you mean? Derek Sommers: Well you don't strike me as a dumb girl. So, who did you bring for back up, in case i turned out to be a psycho? Peyton Sawyer: [Peyton looks over to Lucas at the table behind them] Derek... Lucas, Lucas... Derek.
	Season 4 / Episode 3: - Good News For People Who Love Bad News Peyton Sawyer: Here comes the Brookie Monster.
	Season 4 / Episode 2: - Things I Forgot at Birth Peyton Sawyer: Find anything good over there Skills? Skills: I'm actually just pretending to be looking so I can hear all your business. I'm just waitin to hear your plan of how you're going to get Brooke back for this cryin' little school girl.
	Season 4 / Episode 2: - Things I Forgot at Birth Lucas Scott: You know I use to watch you? Peyton Sawyer: When? Lucas Scott: Well Freshman year, Softmore year, both summers actually. Peyton Sawyer: Stop it! Peyton Sawyer: [a slight pause, both Peyton and Lucas smile] What did you watch? Lucas Scott: Your legs mostly. Peyton Sawyer: What? Lucas Scott: No I'm serious. You know from up close they're a little chickeny. Peyton Sawyer: Shut up! [Hits Lucas playfully] Lucas Scott: But from where I was hiding, they were pretty awesome.

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