Memorable Quotes from Michelle Pfeiffer
46 quotesDressing Dolls for Good Will Donation
Izzy
Now these stay on the shelf... And these go to Good Will.
[indicating a pile of dolls]
Rosie
Oh no. They're all skinny and naked, and laying in a pile! We have to dress them.
[realising a problem]
Reflections on Identity and Appearance
Claire Spencer
She looks like me. Oh... only she had green eyes.
The Value of a Heart at Peace
Lamia
The burning golden heart of a star at peace is so much better than your frightened little heart. Even so, better than no heart at all.
Questioning Love and Truthfulness
woman
Can I ask you a question? Do you really love your husband?
[pause]
mother
Yes, of course.
woman
Are you telling me the truth?
[sarcastically]
Casting Rejection in the Entertainment Industry
TV executive
Courtney Love?
Producer
Drugged-out hag.
TV executive
Faye Dunaway?
Producer
Don't call us, we'll call you.
TV executive
Sharon Stone?
Producer
Hag.
TV executive
Geena Davis?
Producer
Hag.
TV executive
Sigourney Weaver?
Producer
Hag.
TV executive
Kim Basinger?
Producer
Hag.
TV executive
Emma Thompson?
Producer
Brit hag.
TV executive
Susan Sarandon?
Producer
Red state-alienating hag.
TV executive
Meg Ryan?
Producer
Too much plastic surgery.
TV executive
Melanie Griffith?
Producer
Way too much plastic surgery.
TV executive
Patricia Heaton?
Producer
Pointless plastic surgery.
TV executive
Cher?
Producer
Insurmountable amount of plastic surgery.
Rosie
Listen, you little bird of a ]! Where do you come off insulting these women? How many hit songs did you sing? How many Oscars do you have? Could you look cute next to Warren Beatty? Or live with Don Johnson? Or act with Ted Danson? You're not worthy of kissing Cher's tattooed ass!
[angrily; [man]
Choice Between Comfort and Struggle
Lamia
You can ride in the carriage or be dragged behind it. Your choice.
Perspectives on Size and Preference
Sukie Ridgemont
Huge.
Jane Spofford
I prefer small.
Sukie Ridgemont
Oh, yeah, right...
Jane Spofford
No, no, no, Sam was huge, and there were times when I just could not face it.
Alexandra Medford
Really? Well, I'm sort of in the middle myself. But hey, as long as it works, it's in.
Sukie Ridgemont, Alexandra Medford, Jane Spofford
It's in.
The Complexity of Love and Happiness
Madame de Rosemonde
I'm sorry to say this, but, those who are most worthy of love are never made happy by it.
Madame Marie de Tourvel
But, why? Why should that be?
Madame de Rosemonde
Do you still think men love the way we do? No... men enjoy the happiness they feel. We can only enjoy the happiness we give. They are not capable of devoting themselves exclusively to one person. So to hope to be made happy by love is a certain cause of grief.
Desire for Immortality Through Dark Means
Lamia
I seek a fallen star. She fell not far from here, and when I find her, I shall take my great knife and cut out her heart while she still lives, and the glory of our youth shall be restored!
Return with the prize for renewal
Lamia
In my absence, I expect you to make it fit for the queens we are. When I return with our prize, all of us shall be young again.
[their home]
A Promise of Peaceful Intentions
Lamia
Oh, do shut up! I know what you are and I swear by the ordinances of the sisterhood to which we both belong, that I mean you no harm this day. I wish to share your meal.
A Lettuce Leaf and Perception Challenges
Velma Von Tussle
I could do a fan dance with a lettuce leaf and you would remain completely obtuse!
A Tragic Accident in Velma's Life
Velma Von Tussle
My husband, he accidentally suffocated.
A Ghostly Presence in My Home
Claire Spencer
There's a ghost in my house. I saw her in the water, beside me, in the baththub.
Desire for More than Conventional Romance
Stephanie Zinone
I want a whole lot more than the boy next door. I want hell on wheels.
[''singing'']
Questioning the Focus on Men
Alexandra Medford
I don't think that men are the answer to everything.
Sukie Ridgemont
No.
Jane Spofford
Then why do we always end up talking about them?
Determined Action in Time of Urgency
Lamia
There's no time to waste! If we must retrieve it on foot, then we shall.
Confronting Consequences of Unleashing Power
Janet van Dyne
I blew up his core — cut him off from time — and trapped us both down here forever. But I gave him back enough. Now that he had his suit back, he became what he always was — a conqueror. He's got weapons and technology centuries beyond anything we can dream of. He took his prison, and made it his empire. I spent years fighting him, running from him, hiding from him — and then you saved me. You brought me home. But I didn't deserve it — I unleashed a monster on this place — and ran away.
Misunderstandings in a Geometry Conversation
Velma Von Tussle
Incredible! I could do a fan dance with a lettuce leaf and you would remain completely obtuse!
Wilbur
Obtuse?
Velma
Yes, obtuse!
Wilbur
I flunked geometry-
Velma
Yeah, well, and biology too, no doubt!
Casual Introductions Among Characters
Frank associate
Nice fucking guy. Frank Lopez. Tony Montana.
Frank
Tony Montana.
Tony
Mr. Lopez. It's a real pleasure.
Frank
You can call me Frank. Everybody calls me Frank. My Little League team. Even the fucking prosecutors around town, they all call me Frank.
Tony
Okay, Frank. How are you? Manny Rivera. He caught one on the job.
Manny
Went right through.
Frank
We heard about that. Omar, he tells me great things about you guys. Well, Omar's okay. Not to mention, of course, the nice job you did for me. That Commie son of a bitch...
Tony
Well, you don't have to mention that. That was fun.
Frank
That was fun?
Tony
Damn right. That was fun. Sometimes it's fun.
Frank
What do you want to drink? ], ], ]? What do you like?
[[w:scotch|Scotch; [w:gin|gin; [w:rum|rum]
Tony
Gin is fine.
Frank
Want some? Two gins. I need a guy with steel in his balls, Tony. A guy like you. And I need him around me all the time. You, Tony and your compadre here.
Tony
Here's the stuff. Two keys. It cost my friend Angel his life.
Frank
Here's your money. My gift to you. I'm sorry about your friend, Tony. If people would do business the right way, there'd be no fuck-ups like this. Don't think I don't appreciate the gesture. You're gonna find you stay loyal in this business, you're gonna move up. You're gonna move up fast. Then you'll find out your biggest problem is not bringing in the stuff, but what to do with all the fucking cash!
Tony
I hope I have that problem someday.
Frank
You're gonna have that problem, don't worry. Sit down over here. Where the hell's Elvira? It's late. Go find her, will you? Jesus! Fucking broad. She spends half her life dressing, the other half, undressing. Gotta get her in between.
[''Elvira rides the house elevator'']
Frank associate
She's coming.
Frank
Yeah. You gotta jump on her when she's not looking. That's the best time. What are you guys doing tonight? You wanna go to a nice restaurant with me? You hungry?
Tony
].
[[w:horse meat|I could eat a horse]
Frank
Okay, they're gonna cook you a horse.
Tony
I'll eat it.
[''Manny and Frank chuckles, and Elvira gets in the house elevator and rides it down'']
Frank
Tell me, where'd they get you? Right there in the side?
Manny
It's nothing. It went right through me. It hit the wall. I ran out of bullets like an asshole. When I changed the clip, a guy who I thought I killed wasn't dead and shot me. The guy was behind me. I killed him.
Frank
How many bullets you catch?
Manny
Bullets? One bullet, nine millimeter.
Frank
Elvira, where the hell you been? It's 10:00. I'm starving.
Elvira
You're always hungry. You should try starving.
Frank
Where you going? Come on. Come over here! I want you to meet a friend of mine. Tony Montana. Elvira.
Elvira
Hello.
Frank
Manny Rivera. Elvira. So, there are five of us. Where are we having dinner? I thought we'd go to the Babylon Club.
Elvira
Again?
Frank
Again.
Elvira
You know, Frank, if anyone ever wanted to assassinate you, you wouldn't be too hard to find.
Frank
Assassinate me? Who the hell would want to kill me? I got nothing but friends!
Elvira
You never know. Maybe the catcher on your Little League team.
Frank
The catcher? That son of a bitch, he didn't get a base hit all season. I should kill him!
Demographic Commentary on Social Class
Velma Von Tussle
You know what your demographic is? Cleaning ladies and lawn jockeys.
Skepticism About Seeking Help for Mental Health
Claire Spencer
Oh, great! "Could you check in on my wife? She's hearing voices!" Yeah, wait until that gets around.
A Confession of Unexpected Love
Madame Marie de Tourvel
I'm beginning to think you may have planned the whole exercise.
Vicomte de Valmont
I had no idea you were staying here! Not that it would have disturbed me in the slightest if I had known. You see, until I met you, I had only ever experienced desire. Love, never.
Madame Marie de Tourvel
That's enough.
Vicomte de Valmont
No, no, you made an accusation and you must allow me the opportunity to defend myself! Now, I'm not going to deny that I was aware of your beauty. But the point is, this has nothing to do with your beauty. As I got to know you, I began to realize that beauty was the least of your qualities. I became fascinated by your goodness. I was drawn in by it. I didn't understand what was happening to me. And it was only when I began to feel actual, physical pain every time you left the room that it finally dawned on me: I was in love, for the first time in my life. I knew it was hopeless, but that didn't matter to me. And it's not that I want to have you. All I want is to deserve you. Tell me what to do. Show me how to behave. I'll do anything you say.
Let Me In for Support and Understanding
Rita Harrison Williams
Sam, I can go another nine rounds but you've got to let me in.
Generational Differences in Playtime Preferences
Izzy
Ma, I'm to old for Barbies.
Rosie
Yeah, but I'm not.
Endless Giving and Unmet Expectations
woman
You give, and you give, and you give. It's just never enough.
herald
The inspiration! Where have you been hiding? Finish her.
[to mother; to revolutionaries]
Gratitude for a Broken Heart and Freedom
Lamia
I owe you thanks, boy. What use was her heart to me when it was broken? And you got rid of my sisters! Now I can have it all for myself.
[laughs maniacally]
The Pressure of Parenthood Decisions
woman
Why don't you want kids?
mother
Excuse me?
woman
I saw how you reacted earlier. I know what it's like when you're just starting out, and you think you have all the time in the world, and... you know, you're not going to be so young forever. Have kids! Then you'll be creating something together! This is all just... setting. Oh... You do want them.
[laughs; sighs; pause]
Consequences of Ambition and Risk
Velma Von Tussle
I risked communicable diseases, she’ll certainly risk jail.
Age Inquiry Between Adam and Rosie
Adam
I'm 31. How old are you?
Rosie
38.
Rosie
I'm not really 38.
Adam
Well, how old are you?
Rosie
37.
Adam
Okay. Well, I'm 30.
Rosie
40.
Adam
29.
[continues kissing her]
Rosie
What!? You're 29? What happened to 30? You're not even in your thirties?
[coming to an abrupt stop]
Adam
What happened to 29?
[confused]
Rosie
You're not even in your 30s!
Adam
Yeah? Well, neither are you.
Casual Inquiry About Romantic Interests
Claire Spencer
Pick up any dudes yet?
[''later'']
A Disturbing Presence in the House
Claire Spencer
Norman, this isn't about you! Something is happening to me. And it's... it's not to get even, and it's not some warped bid for attention. Something is happening in our house, whether you like it or not!
Discussion of Language and Its Meanings
Rosie
Putz: Noun - a yokel; a jerk.
[reading a dictionary]
Censor
My rabbi consultant says it means "Penis.
Rosie
We're allowed to say "Penis.
Censor
Yes, you can say "Penis." But this is the bad penis. Like "prick.
Rosie
And... what exactly is the "good" penis?
Adam
Check it out.
[starts to take unbutton his pants]
Loss and Meaninglessness in Lamia's Reflection
Lamia
Youth, beauty.... It all seems so meaningless now. My sisters are dead, everything I cared about gone. Go. Go!
[feigning distress]
Comment on a new dress's impact
Velma Von Tussle
Let me guess, brand-new dress? Well, you’ll stop traffic!
Lamia questions Empusa's wisdom and appearance.
Lamia
Has your mind become as decrepit as your face, Empusa? You speak as if such things are freely available.
The Elusiveness of the Star
Lamia
Seek all you wish! You shall not see the star, touch it, smell, or hear it! You will not perceive her even if she stands before you!
[...]
Titania Reflects on Her Dreamlike Encounter
Titania
Come, my lord, and in our flight.Tell me how it came this night.That I sleeping here was found.With these mortals on the ground.
Intellectual Capacity Does Not Define Love
Rita Harrison Williams
Objection! Motion to strike that from the record. It's clear that one's intellectual capacity has no bearing on their ability to love.
Haunting Consequences of Past Actions
Claire Spencer
You had an affair with a girl who threatened to kill herself, and now there is a presence in our house. A young, blonde girl. Don't you get it? She did it, Norman. She's dead... and now she's trying to hurt you... or both of us.
Lamia's Frustration with Witchcraft Rivalry
Lamia
You would have us hunting for a Babylon candle, while some other witch finds our star, fool!
Struggling with feelings of inadequacy
Rita Harrison Williams
Somehow, I'll never be enough.