Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV Series)

Family (2000)

Amber Benson: Tara Maclay

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Quotes 

• Tara Maclay : Yeah. You learn her source and, uh, we'll introduce her to her insect reflection.

  [everyone stares blankly] 

  Tara Maclay : Um, th-that was funny if you, um, if you studied Taglarin mythic rites... and are a complete dork.

  Riley Finn : Huh. Then how come Xander didn't laugh?

  Xander Harris : I don't know that Taglarin stuff.

• Tara Maclay : Best birthday.

  Willow : I still can't believe you didn't tell me about your family and all that.

  Tara Maclay : I was just afraid if you saw the kind of people I came from, you wouldn't want to be anywhere near me.

  Willow : See... that's where you're a dummy... I think about what you grew up with and... then I look at what you are... it makes me proud... It makes me love you more.

• [Spike punches Tara and then screms in pain] 

  Tara Maclay : He hit my nose!

  Willow Rosenberg : And it hurt! Uh, him, I mean.

  Buffy Summers : [to Mr. Maclay]  And that only works on humans.

  Spike : There's no demon in there. That's just a family legend. Am I right...? Just a bit of spin to keep the ladies in line? Huh, you're a piece of work. I like you.

  Tara Maclay : [to Willow]  I'm not a demon.

  Willow Rosenberg : [smiling]  You're not a demon.

• [last lines] 

  Tara Maclay : Every time I... Even when I'm at my worst... you always make me feel special... How do you do that?

  Willow Rosenberg : [smiling]  Magic.

• Tara : At the pound there were lots of other kitties, and there were puppies, and some ferrets...

  Willow : Were there dolphins?

  Tara : Yes. Many dolphins at the pound.

• [first lines] 

  Willow : Tell me a story.

  Tara : Okay. Once upon a time, there was, um... a kitty. She was very little, and she was all alone, and nobody wanted her.

  Willow : This is a very upsetting story.