Setting the scene: Amanda explaining High School to Chrysanthemum.

Amanda: [instructional] Okay Chrysie, you and I need to have a chit chat about school. For one thing, there is no singing and dancing in high school, I'm sorry, but Disney lied. Also, don't let your knees touch the bottom of the desks, and don't look underneath to see why. Most importantly, don't ask for directions or you'll be called "freshie" for the rest of your high school career.

Setting the scene: Amanda talking to Chrysanthemum explaining difficulties after father's passing.

Amanda: [angered and near tears] Chrysanthemum! You don't understand how hard its been these last two years!! I have to go to bed alone every night! I look at my ring and all I can do is think of him! You've never been in love! You don't know the pain that comes with it when you its gone!

Setting the scene: Amanda talking to Peter post first meeting.

Amanda: [casually] Peter, I do not like you. At all. I mean, I have met a lot of people in my life, who have done horrible things beyond human nature. Still, I just can't stand you. Like, when I'm next to you, I'm imagining all the differnt ways I can murder you.