Due South

Harding Welsh: Women in authority. It's a quandary. It shouldn't be, but it is. Benton Fraser: Sir? Harding Welsh: I mean, you want to treat 'em like the rest of the guys, you want to have them nod off in strategic planning sessions, you want them to have sweat rings, and maybe a little too much garlic on their breath. But no. No, not women. Women smell good. And women look good. And then they smile at you. And before you know it, you're smiling back. And the first time they tear a piece off you, it's like somebody's sticking an ice pick through your heart.

Judge: That's enough, Detective, you're in contempt. Ray Vecchio: You're damn right I'm in contempt. I'm in contempt of this whole lousy process. I'm in contempt of you, you and you!

Ray Vecchio: I'm not in defiance of anything. I'm being railroaded here. Come on, Your Honor, don't let some ass-kissing defense lawyer's paper chase give this guy a walk.

Elaine Besbriss: One day out of the week I ask for a little peace, a little relaxation, a little personal nurturing. Ray Vecchio: Elaine, you have no life. Stop whining.