--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Claire Cleary: Don't you think that's…" description: "\"Claire Cleary: Don't you think that's really soon? Secretary Cleary: Well, you know Gloria, she's impetuous. Has to have what she wants, when she wants..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/66d/wedding-crashers-22455_sixteen_claire-cleary-don-t-you-think-that-s-rea_15232.jpg" --- # Claire Cleary: Don't you think that's really soon?… ![“Claire Cleary: Don't you think that's really soon? Secretary Cleary: Well, you know Gloria, she's impetuous. Has to have what she wants, when she wants it. We had to give her a sweet sixteen on her thirteenth birthday!” quote by Wedding Crashers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/66d/wedding-crashers-22455_sixteen_claire-cleary-don-t-you-think-that-s-rea_15232.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/66d/wedding-crashers-22455_sixteen_claire-cleary-don-t-you-think-that-s-rea_15232.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/66d/wedding-crashers-22455_sixteen_claire-cleary-don-t-you-think-that-s-rea_15232.jpg) > “Claire Cleary: Don't you think that's really soon? Secretary Cleary: Well, you know Gloria, she's impetuous. Has to have what she wants, when she wants it. We had to give her a sweet sixteen on her thirteenth birthday!” Wedding Crashers ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A comedic exaggeration of a character's impulsive behavior, highlighting how she gets immediate gratification regardless of age or timing. **In simple terms:** Impulsivity and entitlement. Key Takeaway Impulsivity can override norms. Themes impulsivity entitlement humor social dynamics Mood playful ironic Type dialogue comedic line When to use this quote - family gatherings - celebrations - conflict resolution Key Concepts character motivation social expectations Practical Applications - scriptwriting - character analysis Questions to Reflect On - How does impulsivity affect relationships? - When does entitlement become a problem? ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Sweet Sixteen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/sweet-sixteen/) ## Related quotes > [Life isn't that sweet. 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