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Jul 11, 2018 · “People want to like who they're voting for. People thought Al Gore was a big stiff until he stuck his tongue down Tipper's throat. They put George W. in office because he and Laura seemed like a fun couple to have a beer with. People have to want to invite you in for dinner.” —
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- Cyrus Knows What It Takes to Succeed
- Mellie Shares A Realistic Insight
- Abby Gives Her Best Advice to Olivia
- Olivia Faces Her Truths
- Fitz Confesses Her Feelings For Olivia
- Olivia Knows Her Worth
- Rowan Preaches The Hard Truth to Olivia
- Rowan Proclaims That Anyone Can Be Saved
- Olivia's Catchphrase
"Some Men Aren't Meant To Be Happy. They're Meant To Be Great."
Many storylines from Scandal deal with the character's moral dilemmas and Cyrus consistently struggles. In this moment, he talks about the paintings in the White House to Olivia. Cyrus wants Fitz to be great because he thinks he was meant to be president and wants to ensure Olivia doesn't ruin this for him. Meanwhile, Olivia's biggest scandal was her affair with Fitz and all she wants is to be happy with him. They are both truly torn about having to choose between love and careers. This choic...
"It Hurts Until It Doesn't. You Think What He Did Will Break You But It Won't. You Will Be Fine. Numb... But Numb And Fine Are The Same."
Mellie went through many highs and lows as the First Lady of the United States. When she gives Cyrus advice on what to do, she can't help but relate to her own past. At the end of the day, Cyrus does what he wants and always ends up going too far. He continues to put his career and selfish motives ahead of his humanity and most importantly, his marriage. RELATED: Each Season Of Scandal Ranked, According To Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score He'll do anything to win and make sure he can overturn t...
"You're A Gladiator. Gladiators Don't Run. They Fight. They Slay Dragons. They Wipe Off The Blood. They Stitch Up Their Wounds. They Live To Fight Another Day."
Olivia admits to Abby about the plan to disappear and start a fresh new life. Olivia's life has spiraled and getting away seems like the only way for things to not explode - even if she doesn't want to go. In this moment, Olivia has given up and Abby delivers this quote in an attempt to let her know that running isn't what "gladiators" like Olivia do. Although Abby's character gets worse throughout Scandal, in this moment she delivers a powerful reminder for both Olivia and the audience that...
"It's Me. I'm The Thing That Needs To Be Handled. I'm The Scandal. The Best Way To Deal With A Scandal Is To Shut It Down."
Olivia faces inner turmoil when things get out of control. She is used to being the boss and controlling every move. However, when things slip out of her grasp, she admits defeat. Although these times are rare, it's a relatable moment from her. RELATED: Shondaland Leading Ladies, Ranked By Likability Here, Olivia shows her rarely seen vulnerable side as she holds all the weight on her shoulders and delivers an unhealthy dose of self-pity. It's an important moment in the show but thankfully Ja...
"You Own Me, You Control Me... I Belong To You."
In one of the most memorable moments, Fitz and Olivia get into a passionate discussion about their roles with one another. Olivia begins to hold back from Fitz because she feels guilty about their relationship. Fitz doesn't try to hide his protest as he passionately tells her that he is in love with her despite their positions. Fitz uses this moment to go on about his intense feelings for Olivia. Their relationship got mixed reviews from fans overall. Some fans rallied behind them while other...
"If You Want Me, Earn Me."
In another passionate moment, Fitz calls on Olivia but she tells him once again that they need to separate. Olivia constantly battles her feelings for Fitz, telling him to focus on being president and not her. Olivia knows that she is more than just a mistress and she doesn't want the burden of being a secret anymore. Ultimately, Olivia realizes that Fitz calls for her when he should be focused on more important things. She finally comes to the conclusion that being there for Fitz is convenie...
"You Have To Be Twice As Good As Them To Get Half Of What They Have."
Olivia's father Rowan schools Olivia on the harsh realities of what would happen if the public knew about the affair between Olivia and Fitz. Olivia is usually the one with the harsh words but, in this moment, her father knows best and she can't help but stand there and take his words to heart. Even though his words burn, he is right about the privilege and power Fitz holds. This poignant moment makes Papa Pope one of Scandal's fan-favoritecharacters as he tells Olivia that with the mistakes...
"Everyone Is Worth Saving. Everyone. In The Face Of Darkness, You Drag Everyone Into The Light."
In a raw moment between Olivia and Rowan, Olivia questions the morals of the people around her. She truly believes that there is evil everywhere and the people who are on top will continue to cause havoc and no one is worth saving because of this. She thinks back to the bad things she's done and doesn't know what to do but Rowan explains that it is always about choice. In the end, if someone is worth loving who can be a monster then they can be saved too. It becomes a genuine moment Olivia sh...
"It's Handled."
Through all the scandal and deceit, Olivia's main focus is to be in control. She wants to be the one that saves the day which makes her a great character even with all of her flaws. She is the one that actually handles all the affairs and the problems that come along. As the series goes on, it becomes harder to control all the chaos that occurs around the main characters. But, when Olivia says this, fans know that she took care of business and embodies the empowerment that she dreams about. I...
- ‘I’m choosing me’ Olivia and Jake tearing up the dance floor at Olivia’s apartment equals romance goals.
- Gladiators or b*tches. Can I please be a gladiator? Please?
- ‘B*tch baby’ Olivia gives Cyrus just what he needs: a seriously awesome lecture.
- ‘I am not a fantasy’ Thank you for standing up for women everywhere, Olivia.
- Hypocrisy is the audacity to preach integrity from a den of corruption. Wes Fesler. Integrity, Audacity, Corruption.
- No man for any considerable period can wear one face to himself and another to the multitude, without finally getting bewildered as to which may be the true.
- A good example brings about so much good, but hypocrisy brings about so much evil. Pope Francis. Evil, Example, Good Examples.
- The true hypocrite is the one who ceases to perceive his deception, the one who lies with sincerity. Andre Gide. Truth, Lying, Hypocrite.
"People Like Me" is the sixteenth episode of the seventh season of Scandal, and is the hundred-and-twenty-second overall. On the heels of her commitment to turn over a new leaf, personal turmoil strikes Olivia once again when Mellie demands that she get rid of Cyrus once and for all. Mellie Grant asks Olivia Pope to kill Cyrus Beene. Olivia says she doesn't kill anymore. Mellie says that this ...
Jun 12, 2017 · Now there are a thousand reasons to watch scandal, just like there are a thousand amazing quotes everyone should live by throughout the show, here are 20 of my personal favorites. 1. “I don’t want normal and easy and simple. I want painful, difficult, devastating, life-changing, extraordinary love” -Olivia Pope.
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Apr 19, 2018 · The OPA Monologues. “I’m a gladiator in a suit, ’cause that’s what you are when you work for Olivia.”. Our very first monologue in our very first dialogue scene of the pilot. Shonda ...
