Painterly hairbrush, scissors and a coil of cut hair beside small jars on a teal surface. — Original artwork

Miss Truvy, I promise that my personal tragedy will not interfere with my ability to do good hair.

Annelle Dupuy Desoto

A small blue and white ceramic bird wears a coral paper fish mask against blue and coral. — Original artwork

The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize.

Clairee Belcher

A burning match lies beside scattered dried leaves on worn green turf. — Original artwork

They were both high. They'd been smokin' everything but their shoes.

Clairee Belcher

Blank paper speech bubbles hang by fine threads from crossed wooden bars against a muted plum background. — Original artwork

Well, you know what they say: if you don't have anything nice to say about anybody, come sit by me!

Clairee Belcher

A small wooden chair, golden plush dog and folded paper kite on a flower-covered green mound beneath a blue sky. — Original artwork

I've just been to the dedication of the new children's park.

Clairee Belcher

Clear rhinestones sparkle in a fold of rich pink satin. — Original artwork

M’lynn (in reference to the pink and pink decorations at the wedding): The sanctuary looks like its been hosed down with Pepto Bismol.

What it means May contain spoilers.

Our interpretation.

The sanctuary’s pink decorations are compared with being hosed in a pink medicine. The exaggeration expresses overwhelming colour, without claiming that medicine was actually used. The retained wedding note remains.

Context reviewed 30 September 2026

A long teal gourd hangs from a brass hook above small round spectacles on a shelf against plum. — Original artwork

Nancy (referring to Shelby's new husband): That Jackson is one big hangin' man.

Nancy

A small cotton-wool storm cloud in a flowerpot next to a pink magnolia blossom. — Original artwork

I'm not crazy, I've just been a very bad mood for the last 40 years!

Ouiser Boudreaux

A tiny white sink with brass taps, a blue bow tie and a towel beside a stack of blue-rimmed plates. — Original artwork

He's a real gentleman, I bet he takes the dishes out of the sink before he pees in it.

Ouiser Boudreaux

Painterly frayed rope forming a loose loop against a dark starry blue background. — Original artwork

I am just about at the end of my rope with you.

Ouiser Boudreaux

A small empty cinema screen with red curtains stands on a green base beside a curling filmstrip at sunset. — Original artwork

I don't see plays, 'cause I can nap at home for free. And I dont see movies 'cause they're trash, and they ain't got nothin' but naked people in 'em! And I don't read books, 'cause if they're any good they're gonna make 'em into a miniseries.

Ouiser Boudreaux

Painterly cracked brass compass partly buried in grey ash and glowing embers. — Original artwork

This is it, I've found it, I'm in hell.

Ouiser Boudreaux

A white plate with silver cutlery rests on a small circular bed of gravel against a blue-grey background. — Original artwork

I'd rather eat dirt!

Sammy

An iridescent pink bubble floats above three flat grey stones against dark blue. — Original artwork

I would rather have thirty minutes of wonderful than a lifetime of nothing special.

Shelby

Pink is my signature color.

Shelby

A bundle of old letters tied with a blue ribbon lies on a round tray beneath a dried rose. — Original artwork

I kind of like hiring somebody with a past.

Truvy

A small blue megaphone with an open mouth at its rim stands beside a coiled metal spring. — Original artwork

I’m just screamin’ at my husband; I can do that any time.

Truvy

A scarlet high-heeled shoe beside a pair of plain brown lace-up shoes on a pale mint background. — Original artwork

In a good shoe, I wear a size six, but a seven feels so good, I buy a size eight.

Truvy

A comb and pink powder puff rest on a lavender cushion with hairpins scattered beside it. — Original artwork

Time marches on and sooner or later you realize it is marchin' across your face.

Truvy

A pale pink rose pierced by a long metal pin resting on dark indigo velvet. — Original artwork

When it comes to pain and suffering, she's right up there with Elizabeth Taylor.

Truvy