- Paul Gemignani - Conductor: [Gemignani leads the orchestra in the opening chords of "The Ballad of Sweeney Todd when Pierce comes on stage and interrupts him] What?
- David Hyde Pierce - Host: We're not going to start with Sweeney Todd.
- Paul Gemignani - Conductor: Oh, come on, David, it's my favorite!
- David Hyde Pierce - Host: I know it's your favorite. We talked about this. This is a birthday party.
- Paul Gemignani - Conductor: Oh, man...
- David Hyde Pierce - Host: We're going to eat cake, not people.