“We’re the substitute people.”
CLAIRE: Do you want to hear my theory?
DREW: Of course.
CLAIRE: You and I have a special talent, and I saw it immediately.
DREW: Tell me.
CLAIRE: We’re the substitute people.
DREW: Substitute people?
CLAIRE: I’ve been a substitute person my whole life. I’m not an Ellen; I never wanted to be an Ellen. And I’m not a Cindy either, although Chucks loves me.
DREW: I’m sure they do.
CLAIRE: I like being alone too much. I mean, I’m with a guy who’s married to his academic career; I rarely see him. And I’m the substitute person there. I like it that way. It’s a lot less pressure.
i think i finally get why claire likes it that way.

