All my variables are passing on list and combobox data but not anything with a text field component or text area component, please help!

my_lv.the_detail = quote.getValue();

returns "undefined" whereas the comboboxes work:
my_lv.the_data = daData.getSelectedItem().data;

and yes I tried

my_lv.the_detail = quote.getValue().data;

Please help!