Memorable Quotes from Bette Midler
18 quotesPreparing for the radar ahead
CC Bloom
Are you ready for your radar, dear?
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Self-Reflection and Curiosity in Relationships
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But enough about me. What about you? What do you think of me?
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A Warning Against Nickname Misuse
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If you call me "Bugs", you're dead.
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A Day of Contradictions and Emotions
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(After slapping John's face on her wedding day) This is the happiest day of my life. I don't ever want you to forget it!
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A Missed Connection Due to Family Dynamics
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Harry, you're an angel. If your mother hadn't been such a bitch, we could've shared something important.
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A Harsh Warning to a Dog
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(To her dog) Get back, you brain damaged bag of bones, or I'll have you gassed!
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Conflict in Creative Expression
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I wasn't comfortable in the medium, y'know? So I broke the director's jaw.
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Encouragement Amidst Self-Doubt
Diane Decker
Bravo! Oh, wow! Harper, that was wonderful!
Harper Decker Simmons
I stunk.
Diane Decker
You most certainly did not!
Diane Decker
Wasn't she wonderful?
Dr. Schveer
No. This will *not* be good enough for your audition. You must practice more! When my daughter underperforms, I shun her. *This* girl should be shunned!
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A Colorful Critique of Interior Design
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Look at this place. It looks like a flamingo threw up in here!
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Making the Best of Difficult Situations
Chief Wyatt Rash
My mother always used to say, "When life hands you potatoes, make potato salad.
Mona Dearly
Yeah? Well life handed me a whole pile of shit. What am I supposed to do with that?!
Phil Dearly
Make shit salad?
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Childhood Aspirations and Career Challenges
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(At 11 years of age) Leona, you've gotta stop - you're ruining my career!
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Name Preferences and Their Implications
Mona Dearly
BJ? Well, I think "JB" has a nicer ring to it. Besides, you don't want anyone goin around calling ya "Blow Job Landscaping" - Do ya?
[to Bobby and Jeff, regarding the name BJ Landscaping; laughs]
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Piano Bar or Unpleasant Experience?
CC Bloom
What the hell is this - a piano bar or a Nazi work camp?
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Accusations and Denials Among Family Tensions
Jeff Dearly
I know you all think I killed my parents.
[while threatening to kill himself]
Chief Wyatt Rash
We don't think you killed anybody!
Jeff Dearly
Yeah? Well, you're full of shit! Everyone know I've been wanting to get back at her ever since that night...
Jeff Dearly
Hey, Ma, there's no more beer. Give me some of yours.
Mona Dearly
Don't touch that beer, Jeff.
Jeff Dearly
Oh, give it to me.
[reaches out]
Mona Dearly
I SAID...
Jeff Dearly
FUCK!
[screams in pain]
Jeff Dearly
Was I so wrong?
Lt. Feege Gruber
You bet your ass.
Jeff Dearly
Yeah, but, I didn't kill her. Look, don't get me wrong: I'm glad she's dead and all, but I sure as hell didn't do it.
Chief Wyatt Rash
Jeff, I know you didn't kill her.
Jeff Dearly
I didn't kill my dad neither.
Chief Wyatt Rash
Then why don't you give me the gun.
Jeff Dearly
BECAUSE MY LIFE SUCKS, MAN!
[puts the gun to head]
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Traffic Stop with Drunk Driving Concerns
Mona Dearly
Why'd you pull us over Feege?
Lt. Feege Gruber
Oh let me think about that Mona, you're riding on rims and you pulled an 1107 on an officer of the law. What the hell is the matter with you son?
[to Jeff]
Mona Dearly
What did you hurt him for?
Lt. Feege Gruber
He's drunk!
Mona Dearly
No he ain't! It's OK baby. You're gonna pay for this Feege! You just lost your lawn service, pal!
[to Jeff; to Feege]
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Critique of Directing Style and Engagement
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(To a film director) You've had your head in that frigging monitor the whole time - you haven't said anything about character or motivation. You could be watching a Laker game in there, for all I know!
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Attraction and Character: A Complex Relationship
CC Bloom
Sexual attraction has nothing to do with character. Unless you're ].
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Concern About Appearance and Personal Perception
CC Bloom
He hates my hair!
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