- Ted Beckman: You've seen what I do, and it's obvious I'm not a guy the gods want hanging around.
- Venus: Not true, Ted; my friend Medusa could really use your help!
- Ted Beckman: I don't do snakes, and I don't belong with the gods. Venus, I'm just a mortal.
- Venus: [picking up a blow dryer] Just a mortal who can harness the wind!