Memorable Quotes from Burt Young
5 quotesAcknowledging the Truth in Disappointment
Curly
She's just no good.
Gittes
What can I tell you, kid? You're right. When you're right, you're right, and you're right.
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Identifying the Right Person in a Crowd
Player #1
Hey, Lutz! You know who I am?
Derek
Um, let me see. Uh, protruding supra-orbital ridges. Small cranium. Uh, 1300 cc brain. Hmmm. Neanderthal Man!
[the football player picks up Derek by his shirt]
Player #1
You. I want you to call his mother. You tell her he's never coming home.
[to Jason]
Jason Melon
Whoah. Hold it, hold it. You sure you even got the right guy? I mean, look how many people got blue hair these days. You know?
Player #1
Shut up, meat-head!
Thornton Melon
Hey, take it easy, will ya? I mean, the war's over. Get new parts for your head.
Player #1
Yeah? Wanna make something of it?
Thornton Melon
Oh, no, no. I never get physical. I just get upset. And when I get upset...
Thornton Melon
HE gets physical.
[points at Lou]
Lou
You got a problem?
[stepping up to the player]
Player #1
No. I haven't got a problem.
Lou
Well, now you do.
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A Tribute to Friendship and Respect
Paulie Pennino
I know sometimes I act stupid and I say stupid things, but you kept me around and other people would have said "drop that bum". You give me respect. You know it's kinda hard for me to say these kinda things, cuz it ain't my way, but if I could just unzip myself and step out and be someone else, I'd wanna be you. You're all heart, Rock.
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Practical Life Advice from Georgie
Georgie
I'm gonna give you a little advice about life. You follow this and you won't be sorry. "Don't screw with your brains, don't think with your dick." That's from the heart.
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Nostalgia for the Past in Home Life
Thornton Melon
Home, Sweet Home.
Lou
I liked the old house better.
Thornton Melon
So did I.
Lou
I liked the old wife better, too!
Thornton Melon
Lay off Vanessa. She gives great headache. Lou, I can't believe it. Married five years. Seems like yesterday! And you know what a lousy day yesterday was.
[laughs; sighs]
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