Tessa Jones: So what happened was that Val and I were planning my funeral, and it was just turning into such a brilliant show that I realized I... I wanted to be alive to see it, so... And you are right. I do hate it when people say nice things about me behind my back. I think it's a... it's a tragic waste.

(Later when Tessa meets Hadley...)

Tessa Jones: It is pretty unusual for somebody to have their memorial before they die.

Hadley Sullivan: It's kind of a genius idea, though. I mean, what's the point of having all these people say really nice things about you if you're not around to hear it?

Tessa Jones: My thoughts exactly.