The Larry Sanders Show (TV Series)
Beverly and the Prop Job (1995)
Penny Johnson Jerald: Beverly Barnes
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Quotes
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Beverly Barnes : Do you know any black writers, Phil?
Phil : Yes, of course, I count many black writers among my closest friends.
Beverly Barnes : But why don't we have black writers here working on the show?
Phil : You don't know?
Beverly Barnes : No, tell me.
Phil : Oh Larry won't hire them. Firstly, I think it's terrible. I think it's unfortunate and embarassing for all of us. But as Larry said in the super secret memo: "If it ain't white, it ain't right".
Beverly Barnes : You are such an asshole, Phil. You know that?
Phil : Hmm hmm. If you're writing an article don't use my name.
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Beverly Barnes : Paula, why don't we have more black guests on the show?
Paula : Cause... black people find Larry to be white.
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Beverly Barnes : I can't work for Larry anymore.
Paula : Baby, you're talking like it's friday but it's only wednesday.
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Beverly Barnes : I was talking to Larry just now. Would you excuse us, please?
Arthur : What?
Beverly Barnes : I would like a moment alone with my boss.
Arthur : Without me?
Beverly Barnes : Yes.
Larry Sanders : Ok, let's not overreact, please.
Beverly Barnes : [Arthur leaves] Thank you. Excuse us.
Larry Sanders : Artie? Artie?
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Beverly Barnes : Black people will never have as much experience as white people because up to 10 years ago black people had no props.