The Sopranos1999

Carmela Soprano:
You know, Ma, your son loves you very much. He worries all the time. And he felt bad that you didn't come to the open house. I don't care if you think it's disrespectful, but I want you to cut the drama. It's killing Tony.

Livia Soprano:
What are you talking about?

Carmela Soprano:
I'm talking about this. This "poor mother, nobody loves me" victim crap. It is textbook manipulation. And I hate seeing Tony so upset over it.

Livia Soprano:
I know how to talk to people.

Carmela Soprano:
I am a mother too, don't forget. You know the power that you have. And you use it like a pro.

Livia Soprano:
Power? What power? I don't have power! I'm a shut-in!

Carmela Soprano:
You're bigger than life. You are his mother. I don't think for one second that you don't know what you're doing to him.

Livia Soprano:
Who me? Me? What did I do?