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Damages

And My Paralyzing Fear of Death

Season 1, Episode 3, Aired Aug 07, 2007

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- When Patty confronted her son about the lies he told in school, Michael replied with, "What's your point?" It's the same answer Patty gave to Ellen when she called out Patty on lying about Ellen needing to meet clients while Katie was in their office (1.02: "Jesus, Mary and Joe Cocker").
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- Episode Title "And My Paralyzing Fear of Death" is spoken by Patty's son, Michael Hewes during a therapy session with his mom and stepdad about what he claims is his recurring dream.
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- Patty: (to her employees) All of you are members of an extraordinary team, and I value each and every one of you. If you want to quit, just tell me now. But if you call in sick Thursday or Friday, don't bother coming in Monday. Your jobs won't be waiting for you. That grenade was never meant to destroy our office. It was meant to destroy our resolve.
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- Arthur: Does your wife ever just want to reach over there and pinch your cheeks 'cause you're so adorable? Ray: No. Arthur: You should go outside and get some sun, Ray. You look like crap.
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- Patty: Oh, Tom, could you see if there's anything we can use in this? If not, rewrite it. Tom: Who wrote it? Patty: Ellen. What's the problem? I thought you wanted some legal work. Tom: Do you think rewriting a first-year's draft is what I had in mind?
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- Patty: Taking power away from a man is a dangerous thing. Someone always pays.
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- Michael: When I make you angry or I make you laugh, I do it because of controlling you. Patty: So you enjoy manipulating me? Michael: No, God, no. It's way too easy. I don't enjoy it. I feel sorry for you. You make me sad.
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- (after reading Michael Hewes' internet history) Uncle Pete: What's an M-I-L-F? Patty: I have no idea.
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- (after opening a parcel sent to her office) Patty: God, it's going to be a shitty week! (close-up shot of the box containing a grenade)
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- Patty: And how's your morning? Uncle Pete: Every day above ground is a Pyhrric victory.
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- Credited As: • John David Coles, Director - John Coles • Michael F. O'Shea, Jr., "A" Camera Operator - Michael O'Shea, Jr. • Peter Hackman, Charge Scenic - Peter G. Hackman
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- Original International Air Dates: - Denmark: April 16, 2008 on TV3 - Slovakia: July 12, 2009 on JOJ - Poland: September 20, 2009 on AXN - Czech Republic: October 13, 2009 on AXN
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- This episode was included on the Emmy Awards 'For Your Consideration' DVD for this season.
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- Featured Music: • "Stack Them Chips" performed by C-Loyal • "Second Thought" performed by Bill Anschell Jazz Unit • "Sweet Music" performed by Deux Process • "Quando M'En Vo" by Puccini • "B-Side" performed by Karl Richter • "You're Gonna Get It" by Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings
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