"- You're kind of great, Claire. You do know that.
- Sort of amazing, Even.
- Oh, come on!
- I don't need an ice cream cone.
- It's not an ice cream cone. What's an ice cream cone?
- You know. 'Here's a little something to make you happy. Something sweet that melts in five minutes.' I'm completely cool with anything you want to say or not say. I don't need it.
- Besides, Ben is coming in tomorrow.
- Do you want to hear my theory?
- Of course.
- You and I have a special talent and I saw it immediately.
- Tell me.
- We're the substitute people.
- The substitute people?
- I've been the substitute person my whole life. I'm not an Ellen; I never wanted to be an Ellen. And I'm not a Cindy, either, although Chucks love me.
- I'm sure they do.
- I like being alone too much. I mean, I'm with a guy who's married to his academic career, I rarely see him and I'm the substitute person there. I like it that way. It's a lot less pressure."