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E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial - DVD Clip No. 1
Drew Barrymore

Drew Barrymore Quotes

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Memorable Quotes from Drew Barrymore

66 quotes
Anxiety Before a Performance
Alex Fletcher Way Back Into Love, take one.
[start of Way Back Into Love Demo Version]
Sophie Fisher I-uh-I'm getting really nervous.
Alex Fletcher You'll be fine, just use your normal, nice voice that I've heard... so much over the last three days.
Sophie Fisher It's like, ugh, my throat's closing up. It's, like, anaphylactic.
[cough]
Alex Fletcher It's fine, it's just a three-minute song.
Request for a final first kiss
Lucy Whitmore Can I have one last first kiss?
The Fun in Kissing Losers
Josie Geller The right guy, he's out there. I'm just not gonna go kiss a whole bunch of losers to get to him.
Anita Olesky Yeah, but you know what? Sometimes kissing losers can be a really fun diversion.
Awkward Introductions and Misunderstandings
Guy Perkins Hi, I'm Guy.
Josie Geller Yes, you are a guy. Quite a guy. Oh my. Hey, that rhymes! Yikes. Bikes!
Guy Perkins Are you in special-ed? I mean, are you?
Kristin Davis A Geek?
Gibby Zerefski You totally just said that out loud.
Questioning the Nature of Wonderfulness
Danielle de Barbarac Why did you have to be so wonderful?
[to Henry]
A Wake-Up Moment Between Characters
[hits her head on piano]
Alex Fletcher Yes, I think she's up now.
Father's Influence and Personal Rebellion
Ivy How did they know it was you? Wait a sec. I've seen your dad. He is that guy, that jerk on TV who does those tweaked editorials. You phoned in a bomb threat to your own father?! That's great. No, I mean it. I'm gonna break this to you real slow. Your dad's an idiot.
[to Sylvie Cooper]
Embracing Change and Self-Transformation
Josie Geller I'm not Josie Grossie anymore!
Questioning Actions and Intentions
Nancy Kendricks What was she doing?
A Reminder to Breathe and Stay Calm
Danielle de Barbarac Breathe. Just breathe.
[at the ball]
Writing from Personal Experience
Josie Geller Somebody once said, "To write well, you have to write what you know." Well, here is what you know...
Mocking a Manipulative Request for Help
Nancy Kendricks She puts on this sweet voice.  "Nancy, could ya help meh, eh?  I think I've found the leavings of a mouse!"  Boo, hoo, hoo!  As if she didn't know it was a raisin!
Fashion Rules and Their Timelessness
Josie Geller That'll teach me to wear white jeans after labor day.
Gibby Zerefski I don't think you're supposed to wear white jeans after 1983.
The Balance of Lyrics and Melody
Alex Fletcher It doesn't have to be perfect. Just spit it out. They're just lyrics.
Sophie Fisher Just lyrics"?
Alex Fletcher Lyrics are important. They're just not as important as melody.
Sophie Fisher I really don't think you get it.
Alex Fletcher Oh. You look angry. Click your pen.
Sophie Fisher A melody is like seeing someone for the first time. The physical attraction. Sex.
Alex Fletcher I so get that.
Sophie Fisher But then, as you get to know the person, that's the lyrics. Their story. Who they are underneath. It's the combination of the 2 that makes it magical.
The Importance of Focus and Understanding
Sophie Fisher I mean we're so close. We're just not there yet. We have to stay focused and stay... you know completely understanding of what we're trying to say.
[while over-watering the same plant]
Alex Fletcher Ok, you may now start killing the next one.
[walks over and takes the plant away from her]
Unexpected News of a Baby Arrival
Alex Fletcher She's going to have a baby!
[Hails taxi]
Sophie Fisher Hey! What if that were true?
[Taxi continues driving away]
On the Consequences of Poor Education
Danielle de Barbarac If you suffer your people to be ill-educated, and their manners corrupted from infancy, and then punish them for those crimes to which their first education disposed them, what else is to be concluded, sire, but that you first make thieves and then punish them?
[to Henry]
Greeting Mr. Peabody
Nancy Kendricks Hello, Mr. Peabody!
The Pressure of Gym Class Expectations
P.E. Teacher Now you age gonna complete these sprints, because if you don't, you fail. And if you fail gym, you'll never get into college.
Josie Geller You guys are still telling that lie?
A Playful Exchange About Worry
Alex Fletcher You look like a worried little doggy.
Creative Chaos in a Shared Space
Alex Fletcher What are you doing, you madwoman, you're wrecking my apartment!
[Sophie moves a chair]
Sophie Fisher Well, I can't write sitting all the way across the room.
Alex Fletcher No, go back to your corner!
Sophie Fisher ...Fine, all right.
Alex Fletcher I'm blocked. How am I supposed to get out?
Sophie Fisher Go out the other side.
Alex Fletcher But... but... I've never been out the other side.
A Call for Attention and Response
Elliot Oh, God!
[upon seeing E.T. in a dress, hat, wig, and jewelry]
E.T. Elliot.
Elliot What?!
[still frustrated]
E.T. Elliot! Elliot!
Gertie I taught him how to talk. He can talk now. Look what he brought up here all by himself. What's he need this stuff for?
[Elliot sees electronics and supplies together in the closet]
Elliot E.T., can you say that? Can you say E.T.'? E.T.?
E.T. E.T.
Elliot Ha! Ha!
[laughs in amazement]
E.T. E.T.! E.T.! E.T.! Be good.
[waddling away]
Gertie Be good." I taught him that too.
Elliot You should give him his dignity. This is the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen.
E.T. Phone.
[gives Elliot a newspaper and points at a comic picture]
Elliott Phone"? He said "phone"? He said "phone"?!
Gertie Can't you understand English? He said "phone".
E.T. Home?
[points to closet]
Elliott You're right. That's E.T.'s home.
E.T. E.T. home phone.
[scurries over to the window and points his long finger towards it]
Gertie E.T. phone home.
Elliot E.T. phone home. E.T. phone home!
[understanding what E.T. means]
Gertie He wants to call somebody.
E.T. E.T. phone home.
Michael My God, he's talking now.
[shocked]
E.T. Home.
Elliot E.T. phone home?
E.T. E.T. phone home.
[pointing at the window again]
Elliot And they'll come?
[softly]
E.T. Come? Home. Home.
[taking off the hat and wig]
A Uniquely Suitable Match
Danielle de Barbarac Honestly, I think he and Marguerite deserve each other.
[about the prince]
Unexpected Discovery of a Peacock
Nancy Kendricks It's a peacock!
Curiosity About Age in Duplex Scene
Alex Rose   I wonder how old she is.
Nancy Kendricks   My guess is that she's somewhere between 95 and 105.
Unexpected Moments and Unusual Conversations
Josie Geller Rob, you're not going to believe it, I made friends with a whole table of rastafari. Not just one, a whole table... You know what's a weird word? Fork. Oh my God, someone ate my entire pie! I don't know how that happened!
Unexpected Conversations About Personal Loss
Lauren You know, I'm curious. With so many possible reasons... which one's the one your wife left you for?
Jim Cancer.
Lauren I'm sorry. I... naturally just assumed you were divorced.
[awkward pause]
Jim It's OK. I naturally assumed your husband shot himself, so we're even.
A Daughter's Vow of Skill and Revenge
Danielle de Barbarac My father was an expert swordsman, monsieur. He taught me well. Now hand me that key or I swear on his grave I will slit you from navel to nose.
[to Le Pieu]
Reassurance in Uncertainty Among Friends
Michael Elliot?
[in awe, upon seeing E.T.]
Elliot I'm keeping him.
[while looking at the hiding E.T.]
Gertie What is it?
[still got her mouth covered by Michael]
Elliot He won't hurt you, Gertie. He won't hurt you, Gertie. He's not gonna hurt you.
Gertie Is he a boy or a girl?
[as Michael uncovers her mouth]
Elliot He's a boy.
Gertie Was he wearing any clothes?
Elliot No. But, look. You can't tell, not even Mom.
Gertie Why not?
Elliot Because, um, grown-ups can't see him. Only little kids can see him.
Gertie Give me a break.
[snapping back]
Elliot Vell, do you know vhat's going to happen if you do tell? Do it, Mike. We have to.
[imitating Dracula; tosses Gertie's stuffed animal to Michael]
Gertie Give it to me!
[tugging her doll with Michael]
Elliot Promise?
[to Gertie]
Gertie Yes.
Elliot Do you promise?
[to Michael]
The Significance of a First Kiss
Lucy Whitmore There's nothing like a first kiss..
[repeated line]
A Farewell Without Words
Gertie I just wanted to say goodbye.
[tearfully]
Michael He doesn't know goodbye.
E.T. Be good.
Gertie Yes.
[kisses E.T.'s nose]
E.T. Thank...you.
Michael You're welcome.
E.T. Come.
[to Elliot]
Elliot Stay.
E.T. Ouch.
[after touching his heart light and then touching his lips]
Elliot Ouch.
[after repeating the gesture; tearfully gives E.T. a farewell hug for a couple minutes]
E.T. I'll be right here.
[after touching his finger to Elliot's forehead, his fingertip glows]
Elliot Bye.
Halloween Costume Conversation Among Siblings
Gertie What are you going as for Halloween?
Elliot I'm not going to stupid Halloween.
Michael Why don't you go as a goblin?
Elliot Shut up.
Mary It's not that we don't believe you, honey.
Elliot Well, it was real, I swear!
Mary What are you going as, Gert?
[changing the subject]
Gertie I'm going as a cowgirl.
[with steak in mouth]
Elliot So, what else is new?
Michael Maybe it was an iguana.
Elliot It was no iguana.
Michael Maybe, uh...uh - You know how they say there are, uh, alligators in the sewers?
Gertie Alligators in the sewers.
Mary All we're trying to say is maybe you just probably imagined it. It happens.
Elliot I couldn't have imagined it!
Michael Maybe it was a pervert, or a deformed kid, or something.
Gertie A deformed kid.
Michael Maybe, uh, an elf or a leprechaun.
Elliot IT WAS NOTHING LIKE THAT, PENIS-BREATH!
[stands up angrily]
Mary Elliot! Sit down.
[laughs; laughs, but regains composure; clears throat]
Elliot Dad would believe me.
[sitting down]
Mary Maybe you oughta call your father and tell him about it.
Elliot I can't. He's in Mexico with Sally.
Gertie Wh-Where's Mexico?
Mary Excuse me.
[leaves the table and walks to the window]
Michael I'm gonna kill you.
[softly to Elliot]
Mary If you ever see it again, whatever it is, don't touch it, just call me, and we'll have somebody come and take it away.
Gertie Like the dogcatcher?
Elliot But they'll give it to a lobotomy, or do experiments on it, or somethin'.
Mary It's your turn to do the dishes, fellas.
Michael I set and cleared.
Elliot I set and cleared.
Michael I did breakfast.
[quickly]
Gertie I did breakfast.
Michael What's the matter, Mom?
Mary He HATES Mexico.
[emotionally; about the kids' father]
Michael Damn it, why don't you...grow up? Think how other people feel for a change?
[to Elliot]
Cab Ride and Waiting in Bright Orange
Alex Fletcher Theoretically, I could pick you up because I will be taking a cab.
Sophie Fisher I could be standing outside at 9:40 in bright orange clothes, so you wouldn't miss me...
Alex Fletcher Oh, good, you'll get some road work done while you wait, then.
Kissing a Sociopath: A Unique Perspective
Skylar Dandridge Good considering I'd never kissed a sociopath.
A Child's Hope for a Lost Friend
Gertie Is he dead, Momma?
[about E.T.]
Mary I think so, sweetheart.
Gertie Can we wish for him to come back?
Mary Yeah.
Gertie I wish.
Mary I wish, too.
Cultural Identity and Misunderstanding in Conversation
Penny What are you?
Penny Pacino Oh, I had one of those once. But he was separatist. He was Ashka Nazi.
Chuck Barris Ashkenazi.
Penny Pacino Right, Ashka Nazi. I haven't had one of those yet.
Chuck Barris You're a romantic.
Josie's Lighthearted Greeting to Friends
Josie Geller Hey, Guy, guys, Guy's guys!
Recognizing a Cry for Help
Rob Geller I can recognize a cry for help when I see one.
Josie Geller Hear one.
Rob Geller Whatever.
A Name Revealed in Awkwardness
James Rigfort You! What's your name?
Josie Geller J-Jo-Josie...
[nervous stutter]
James Rigfort Jose?
Josie Geller Josie Geller!
Navigating Teacher-Student Boundaries in Flattery
Sam All I can tell you is that when you're my age, guys will be lined up around the corner for you.
Josie Geller You have to say that because you're my teacher.
Sam Actually, I shouldn't say that because I'm your teacher.
Inquiry About Musical Instruments
Nancy Kendricks Are those musical instruments?
Facing the Consequences of the Past
Dylan Sanders Kelly Garrett.
Kelly Garrett Hello, Dylan. Don't you have a case to solve?
Dylan Well, I tried to outrun my past, but it caught up with me yesterday. And I put my friends in danger.
Kelly They're in more danger now without you.
Dylan Natalie and Alex are gonna replace me with someone great. A real Angel. Not someone who's pretending to be something she's not.
Kelly Your past is what makes you who you are, Dylan. Don't forget that Charlie chose you for a reason. Angels are like diamonds. They can't be made. You have to find them. Each one is unique. Sometimes we search too hard for answers that are right in front of us.
Memorable Bathroom Experience at Northwestern University
Aldys ...and I want to go to NorthWestern!
[talking about hopes and dreams]
Josie Geller Oh my Gosh! I went there!
Aldys For what?
Josie Geller ...To go to the bathroom once. They have really nice facilities.
The Magic of a Perfect Kiss
Josie Geller That thing, that moment, when you kiss someone and everything around becomes hazy and the only thing in focus is you and this person and you realize that that person is the only person that you're supposed to kiss for the rest of your life, and for one moment you get this amazing gift and you want to laugh and you want to cry because you feel so lucky that you found it and so scared that that it will go away all at the same time.
Cynthia Damn, girl... you are a writer.
Unexpected Encounter with a Former Idol
Sophie Fisher Well, you know, I feel a little guilty about something.
Rhonda Fisher How unusual for you.
[Dry]
Sophie Fisher Okay, listen, I have to tell you this; I met that guy from that band you used to like, Alex Fletcher from Pop!'?
Rhonda Fisher Omigod!
Sophie Fisher Anyway, I do Jane's plant service, y'know, I'm taking over for her while she's gone, and anyway she does his apartment. And so I was there - actually, it was the second time - and he invited me to see him come perform tonight -
[Not noticing, continuing to ramble]
Rhonda Fisher GARY I'M GOING OUT!!!
Sophie Fisher ... That really wasn't the end of the story, but...
[Nonplussed]
Conditional Love and Acceptance
Charlie McGee If I do something bad, will you still love me?
[to Andy]
Setting Boundaries in Crisis Situations
Charlie McGee Back off! Just back off!
[to her power]
A Promise of Future Happiness
Nancy Kendricks We'll finally be happy!
Misunderstanding Between Characters Over Word Choice
Alex Fletcher I've been sleeping with a clown above... my...bed... "Clown" is not right. What is that word?
[singing; he continues, obviously derailed; in a normal speaking voice]
Sophie Fisher It's "cloud".
Alex Fletcher Well, write more clearly, how can you expect me to read-
Sophie Fisher Why would you put a clown in your bed?
Alex Fletcher Let me tell you, it would not be the first time.
A Transaction Over a Last Copy
Sophie Fisher I bought it... the last copy.
[talking about Alex's solo album]
Alex Fletcher Right, well, I insist on paying you back immediately. $9.99 right? Do you have a penny?
Penguins and the Search for Connection
Josie Geller You know, Adelie penguins, they spend their whole lives looking for that one other penguin and when they meet them, they know. And they spend the rest of their lives together.
Tracy But I'm not a penguin.
Sam It's an analogy.
[has walked up next to them as Josie talked]
Josie Geller Excuse me. I have to go die now.
[to Tracy; puts her head in her hands]
Talent and Expression in Unexpected Places
Alex Fletcher I think you are way too talented and gifted...and unusual to let anyone keep you from standing.
Sophie Fisher That's wonderfully sensitive... especially from a man who wears such tight pants.
Alex Fletcher It forces all the blood to my heart.
A Housewarming Gift and Conversation
Alex Rose   We brought you this little housewarming gift. 
[''gives Mrs. Connelly a bottle of wine'']
Mrs. Connelly   Oh, that's very kind of you, thank you.  I'll open it for you.  I don't drink myself, it's a sin.
Alex Rose     Irish Catholics don't drink?
[''to Nancy'']
Mrs. Connelly   Sit down, dears, sit down!  I brought ya a little something to nibble on as well.
Alex Rose   Oh, Bugles.  Wow, I didn't realise they even still made Bugles.
Mrs. Connelly     Come along, dear, it's French onion.
[''offering Alex a Bugle dipped in French onion dip'']
Alex Rose     Magnificent parrot.
[''nibbles while looking at Bugles box; sees expiration date reads "October 1997"'']
Mrs. Connelly   It's not a parrot, dear.  He's a macaw.  He's named after my late husband, Richard.  I've had Little Dick for forty years.    Now tell me about yourselves.  What do you do, Allen?
[''Alex and Nancy smile'']
Alex Rose     Alex.
[''correcting her'']
Nancy Kendricks   Alex is a writer.
Mrs. Connelly   Oh, a writer. I always thought of that as more of a hobby than a real job.  I suppose I'm forgettin about Joyce.
Alex Rose   Joyce, James Joyce, of course.  Wonderful writer.
Mrs. Connelly   He died drunk and penniless.
Nancy Kendricks   Well, Alex's first novel was published in hardback, and he's just about to finish his second one.
Mrs. Connelly   Oh, what's it about?
Alex Rose   Well, I like to call it an urban epic.  It's about three generations of this family in New York that own a printing press, and I tell a story mainly about—
Mrs. Connelly     Oh, that's nice.  Let me give you a refill.  Big Dick had the taste, too.  He was a seaman.  The drink took him from me in 1963.  We'd been married for 58 years. 
[''bored, cutting him off''; ''Nancy counts silently'']
Embrace Authenticity Beyond High School Labels
Josie Geller Let me tell you something, I don't care about being your stupid prom queen. I'm 25 years old. I'm an undercover reporter for the Chicago Sun Times and I've been beating my brains out trying to impress you people. Let me tell you something, Gibby, Kirsten, Kristin, you will spend your lives trying to keep others down because it makes you feel more important. Why her? Let me tell you about this girl, she is unbelievable. I was new here and she befriended me no questions asked. But you, you were only my friend after my brother, Rob, posed as a student and told you to like me. All of you people, there is a big world out there... bigger than prom, bigger than high school and it won't matter if you were the prom queen, the quarterback of the football team, or the biggest nerd in school. Find out who you are and try not to be afraid of it.
Navigating Life Without Unwanted Experiences
Jim You know what? Hooters is too good for you. I'd never bring you there again.
Lauren Oh, well, then I guess I'll just have to learn to get through life without Hooters.
Jim You've been doing a pretty damn good job so far!
Lauren That doesn't make any sense.
[looks at her breasts]
Jim No they... I didn't realize they were that big.
[points at Lauren's breasts]
Introduction of Julia Gulia at Wedding
Julia Sullivan Hi. Nice to meet you. I'm Mrs. Glenn Gulia. ... Hello. It's nice to meet you. I'm Julia Gulia. It's nice to meet you. I'm Mrs. Julia Gulia. I'm pleased to meet you. I'm Mrs. Robbie Hart. Robbie and I are so pleased you could come to our wedding.
[In front of mirror while testing her wedding dress; remembers something Robbie said; pause; cries; begins to smile as she imagines Robbie being her husband]
The Cost of Artistic Expression
Sophie Fisher Are you OK?
Alex Fletcher Yeah, yeah, I'm fine. It's just my Pop! hip. It comes from years of doing our patented dance move. My God, I've suffered for my art.
Siblings Discuss Playtime and Caution
Mary What are you doing, Gertie?
Gertie I'm going to play in Elliot's room.
Mary Okay, don't let them torture you.
Gertie I won't, Mary.
A Daughter's Quest for Truth
Charlie McGee Where's my father?
Captain Hollister He's fine. He's happy, and he sends his love, and he wants you to cooperate with us.
Charlie McGee You're a liar!
Captain Hollister Now, what kinda talk is that from a nice little girl like you?
Charlie McGee GO TO HELL!
Questions About E.T.'s Behavior and Health
Scientist Does he sleep at night?
Mary I don't know, I don't know. What's the matter with Elliot?
Scientist Have you noticed any surface sweating?
Mary No.
Scientist Has it lost any hair?
Gertie He never had any hair.
Scientist Are the children all right?
Mary Yes.
Scientist Has it built anything or written anything down?
Michael Uh, no.
Scientist You said it has the ability to manipulate its own environment?
Michael He's smart. He communicates through Elliot.
Scientist Elliot thinks its thoughts.
Michael No, Elliot...Elliot feels his feelings.
Christening the New Apartment
Nancy Kendricks We forgot to christen the apartment.
Future Value of Real Estate Investment
Nancy Kendricks   Besides, do you realise how much the ] is going to be worth once we get both floors?
[[duplex (building)|duplex]
Alex Rose   I know how much it costs.
Nancy Kendricks   Well it's going to be worth like a bazillion times that.
Alex Rose   Really?  A bazillion?  That's an incredible return.
Unexpected Reactions to Unconventional Soundtracks
Sophie Fisher Are you trying to tell me that you enjoyed that orgasm set to the "Gandhi" soundtrack?
Unexpected Encounter with the Man from the Moon
Gertie Here he is.
Mary Here's who?
[absently]
Gertie The man from the moon. But I think you've killed him already.
[as Mary unknowingly hits E.T. with the refrigerator door]
Mary Just as soon as I unload this stuff, okay? Medbugs.
[inspects a small basket of cherry tomatoes]
Gertie I want you to meet somebody.
Mary Gertie, I've gotta go pick up Elliot. Will you be a good girl until I get back?
Gertie Momma, he can talk!
Mary Of course he can talk. I'll be back in 10 minutes. Stay there.
[thinking she meant Elliot]
A Secret Revealed Among Friends
Anita Olesky Guess who I did it with last night?
[runs into Josie's office and knocks down a diploma on the wall]
Josie Geller Roger from Op/Ed?
Anita Olesky Aww... Who told you?
Josie Geller You did. You said, and I quote "Tonight I have a date with Roger from Op/Ed, and I'm gonna do it with him.
Understanding Delays in Arrival
Sam Sorry I'm late. It took me forever to get here.
Josie Geller I know what you mean.