I simply couldn’t rise to the occasion. That was all. I don’t think I’ve ever tried so hard to be gay and made such a dismal mess of it. I get ten points for trying! – I did try.
– Tennessee Williams
A Streetcar Named Desire, Scene 6. Blanche apologizes to Mitch after they return to the Kowalski apartment from their failed date at the amusement park. They both agree that it was not a fun date with Blanche admitting to making a mess of it. This is one of the rare instances of honesty by Blanche.