Memorable Quotes from Elle Fanning
30 quotesQuestioning Relationships and Perceptions of Value
Gigi
Well, you certainly move fast.
Jesse
What do you mean?
Gigi
You must be fucking him. Sarno doesn't let just anyone walk his collection.
Jesse
I don't think I'm his type...
[''Scoffs'']
Gigi
Why not? You're very masculine.
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The Feeling of Being the Center of Attention
Sarah
What's it feel like?
Jesse
What do you mean?
Sarah
To walk into a room, and it's like in the middle of winter. You're the sun.
Jesse
It's everything.
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A Moment of Doubt and Understanding
Princess Aurora
I'm sorry I doubted you, but this isn't you.
[to Maleficent]
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A Child's Call for Help
Jamie
911, Mommy.
Jamie's Mom
Oh, such a good girl!
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The Pursuit of Perfection in Beauty
Gigi
You wanna know what I had done, don't you? Well I thought I'd get more work if I went down a cup size. So I'd look like a hanger, ya know? But then my surgeon, Dr. Andrew, he pointed out a lot of other problems with my body. So I had them: shave my jaw, I had a slight eyebrow lift, new nose, cheeks, inner and ] oh, and they pinned my ears.
[''Jesse stares intently''; [w:liposuction|outer lipo...]
Jesse
Why?
Gigi
So I could wear a ponytail?
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The Value of Beauty in a Talentless World
Jesse
I can't sing, I can't dance, I can't write... no real talent. But I'm pretty, and I can make money off pretty.
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Embracing Beauty and Its Consequences
Jesse
I know what I Iook like. And what's wrong with that anyway? Women would kill to look like this. They carve and stuff, and inject themselves. They starve to death, hoping, praying that one day they'll look like a second-rate version of me.
[''Standing on the diving-board'']
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Desire for authenticity over imitation
Jesse
I don't want to be like them. They want to be like me.
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Aurora's Rise to Queen of the Moors
King John
I hear Aurora has a castle of her own.
Princess Aurora
Yes, sir, I do.
Queen Ingrith
Yes... I'm curious. How did Aurora become Queen of the Moors?
Maleficent
I made her queen.
Prince Phillip
Her castle is quite stunning. You must see it.
[to Queen Ingrith]
Queen Ingrith
Yes, but in fact, she has another castle. Does she not?
Prince Phillip
Mother...
Queen Ingrith
One in the Moors, and one left behind by her father. King Stefan, was it not?
Princess Aurora
That castle was never my home. It was given to the people.
Queen Ingrith
So, you're also a true princess. Even though Stefan died. Was killed? Remind me, did he die or was he killed?
Maleficent
Both.
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Invitation to a Mysterious Party
Ruby
Hey, you wanna go somewhere?
Jesse
Where?
Ruby
A party.
Jesse
What kind of party?
Ruby
The fun kind.
[''Beaming smile'']
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A Unique Introduction Between Two Characters
Ruby
Am I staring?
Jesse
A little.
Ruby
Sorry... you just have such beautiful skin. I'm Ruby, by the way. Do you have a name or you want me to guess?
Jesse
Jesse.
Ruby
Jesse. And you just got to LA, Jesse?
Jesse
How'd you know?
Ruby
You've got that look. Oh, don't worry, honey, that whole deer in the headlights thing is exactly what they want.
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The Weight of Choices and Identity
Sylvie Russo
It was fun to be on the carnival train with you, Bobby, but I think I gotta step off. I feel like one of those plates, you know, that the French guy spins on those sticks on the Sullivan show.
Bob Dylan
Oh, I like that guy.
Sylvie Russo
I'm sure it's fun to be the guy, Bob. But I was a plate.
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The Complexity of Regret and Decision
Julie
Half the time I regret it.
Jamie
Then why do you do it?
Julie
Because half the time I don't regret it.
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Seeking Connection and Healing in Despair
Rachel Kemp
I had this kind of... crisis. I was alone in the house again, lying in my bed, crying. I know everyone lies in bed crying, but... Someone said praying isn't really talking to God. It's acknowledging the despair. To throw yourself on the ground because that's all you can do. Not unlike lying with your heart broken, thinking... "Please, call me.", "Please, forgive me.", "Please, take me back." And... I had fucked up. And I was alone and crying. And then, for the first time, I sat down on the floor... and prayed. I don't know who I said it to, but I said it out loud, "Help me, I can't do this anymore. I can't do it alone. I want a home. I want a home.
[reading the monologue from Gustav's script during the table read; she starts tearing up]
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A Conversation About Music and Ambitions
Sylvie Russo
What do you want to be?
Bob Dylan
A musician. Who eats.
Sylvie Russo
Well, I like your songs.
Bob Dylan
My record comes out in a couple weeks.
Sylvie Russo
Some of the songs you played today on your record?
Bob Dylan
It's mostly covers. It's traditional stuff. Y'know, folk songs are supposed to stand the test of time, like ] or something. They say no one wants to hear what a kid wrote last month.
[[Shakespeare]
Sylvie Russo
Who's they'?
Bob Dylan
The record company. Manager.
Sylvie Russo
I'm sorry, but, "Where Have All The Flowers Gone?" is not Shakespeare. There was a time when the old songs were new, right? Someone at some point had to give the songs a chance. I mean, there's a civil war going on down south. The biggest military buildup in history. Nuclear bombs hanging over us. It's not all about the Dust Bowl and Johnny Appleseed anymore.
[they get up and begin to leave the restaurant]
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Invitation to Celebration or Gathering
Jesse
Are we having a party or something?
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Aftermath of a Successful Encounter
Jesse
You're still here?
[''After the shoot'']
Ruby
How did it go?
Jesse
It went good. It was great actually.
Ruby
Did he say anything?
Jesse
My agency said if the pictures turned out good, he might consider them for an editorial. Do you think he would?
Ruby
I think he makes a lot of promises to young girls.
[''Shakes her head''; ''Nods'']
Jesse
I should go, before my meter runs out.
[''Looks down, then up again'']
Ruby
I don't think you should be alone with him.
[''Shakes her head'']
Jesse
He seemed fine to me.
[''Shakes her head'']
Ruby
That's not what I'm saying, Jesse.
[''Smiling'']
Jesse
I'm not as helpless as I look.
[''Looks down, then up again'']
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Uncertainty in Creative Collaboration
Gustav Borg
So, you don't wanna do the film anymore.
Rachel Kemp
I, uh.. I just.. I just don't wanna let you down. I won't drop out if you really want me to stay. But is it just me? This just doesn't feel right. It doesn't feel right to you either, does it? Me doing this film?
Gustav Borg
Of course it does.
Rachel Kemp
I don't think it does, you know? You asked me to dye my hair the same color as your daughter. And, I mean, you don't want this film to be in English, do you? That feels wrong to you too, right? And I don't wanna disappoint you. I'm sorry.
Gustav Borg
I let you down, Rachel. I'm sorry. Most actors would do the role even if it felt wrong. Or just leave and let the agents sort it out. But you came here. You're a good person.
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Dreams and Reflections Under the Moon
Jesse
When I was a kid, I would sneak out to the roof at night; I thought the moon looked like a big round eye. And I would look up and I'd say, "Do you see me?". Ya know, I'd stay out there for hours. Sometimes I'd fall asleep, just dreaming.
Dean
About what?
Jesse
What I would be.
Dean
What was that?
Jesse
I could never figure it out.
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Embracing My Dangerous Identity
Jesse
You know what my mother used to call me? Dangerous. "You're a dangerous girl". She was right. I am dangerous.
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A Mysterious Presence in the Room
Jesse
Something's in my room!
Hank
What do you mean something's in your room?
Jesse
I saw something in my room!
Hank
Are you high?
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The Pain of Beauty and Self-Acceptance
Jesse
Didn't it hurt?
Gigi
Anything worth having hurts a little. Besides, nobody likes the way they look.
Jesse
I do.
[''Gigi scoffs with disgust'']
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Exploring Female Experiences and Curiosity
Jamie
What's it like? For girls.
Julie
What? Sex?
Jamie
Orgasms.
Julie
Do you really wanna know what it's like?
Jamie
Yeah.
Julie
I don't have them.
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Waiting for Makeup in the Spotlight
Gigi
Jesse? What are you doing here?
Jesse
They told me to wait.
Gigi
For what?
Jesse
For makeup.
Gigi
You're in the show?
Jesse
Yeah.
[''Smirks'']
Gigi
This show?
Jesse
...yes.
Gigi
That's my chair.
[''Pauses in disbelief'']
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Conflict in Professional Relationships
Rachel Kemp
Why didn't you want to do the role?
[about Nora rejecting a movie role given by Gustav]
Nora Borg
I can't work with him.
Rachel Kemp
Why?
Nora Borg
We can't really talk.
Rachel Kemp
But he wanted you to do it.
Nora Borg
Yeah... Yeah. I don't know.
Rachel Kemp
Just keep thinking that he... he made a mistake. I just can't... I can't get a handle on her, you know? The more that I study her, the more lost I feel trying to be her. It's like her sadness is... It's such an overwhelming part of her. It's a beautiful thing. But I can't tell if that's just the cause of everything, or is it... I don't know, a symptom of something deeper? I don't wanna disappoint him, you know?
[beat]
Nora Borg
Well, he's a... very difficult person. But he's a really good director, and he sees something in you. You'd be stupid to walk away.
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Encouragement Amidst Doubt in Acting Career
Gustav Borg
Please, don't look back at this as a failure. You're a great actress, I meant it.
[about Rachel backing out of his film]
Rachel Kemp
Thank you.
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Self-Perception and Beauty Standards
Jesse
I know what I look like. Women would kill to look like this.
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Perceptions of Compliments in Relationships
Gigi
He calls me the bionic woman.
Jesse
Is that a compliment?
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A Brief Encounter Between Aurora and Maleficent
Princess Aurora
Well, well!
[seeing Maleficent revert to her fairy form]
Maleficent
Hello, Beasty.
[smiling]
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Questions of Identity and Desire
Sarah
All she really wants to know is, who are you fucking?
Jesse
Sorry?
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