As an endlessly devotedDWPscholar, I took it upon myself to read throughthe scriptand find its hidden secrets.
Emily is described as propelled by a core of barely tamped down anxiety, which… same.
Andys hideous skirt convention?
Credit: Everett Collection
Originally a hideous pants convention.
EMILYYoure not going to the store.
Im going… to his house.
EMILY (oh god why me?
)You are catching on quickly.
We always send assistants to a designers home on their very first day.
Youre going to his showroom.
Ill give you the address.
Whats the nearest subway stop?
The iconic cerulean speech had a few minor differences.
You think this has nothing to do with you.
What you dont know is that your sweater is not blue.
Its not even sky blue.
That color is worth millions of dollars and many jobs.
And here you are, thinking youve made a choice that exempts you from the fashion industry.
In truth, you are wearing a sweater that was selected for you by the people in this room.
From a pile of stuff.
We learned Andy was accepted to Stanford Law.
You and the Times, Christian responds.
ANDY (surprised)Where are you going?
NATEDoug and some of his banker buddies are playing Texas Hold Em at his apartment.
Gonna go get me some of that Wall Street cash.
ANDYBut I came back so we could hang out.
NATE (lightly)Man, Im sorry.
You didnt make that crystal clear when you stormed off after calling me an asshole.
Every day, I choose excellence.
Who else does what I do, at my level?
They dont even understand what it takes, the days, measured in milliseconds…
But now you know and I know that you have it in you.
That you might see beyond what other people want and choose for yourself.
Emilys advice to Mirandas newest second assistant, Why cant you be more like Andy?
