Memorable Quotes from Esther Rolle
4 quotesA Hair Appointment and a Taxi Dilemma
Daisy Werthan
Well, I need you now, I have to be at the beauty parlor in half an hour... no, I most certainly did not know you have to call a minimum of two hours ahead! I don't know why you call yourselves a taxicab company if you can't provide taxicabs!
[on the phone, trying to get a ride to her hair appointment]
Idella
Why don't you call your son down at the mill? He'll send someone to carry you.
[in the other room, polishing a table]
Daisy Werthan
That won't be necessary... I'll just cancel the appointment and fix my own hair!
Idella
Sometimes I think you ain't got the sense God gave a lemon!
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Casual Conversation About Household Items
Boolie Werthan
How're you, Idella.
Idella
Livin'.
Boolie Werthan
Where's that vacuum cleaner I brought over here?
Idella
In the closet.
Boolie Werthan
She won't touch it.
[turning to Hoke]
Idella
I would if it didn't give me a shock every time I come near it!
Boolie Werthan
It works for me!
Idella
Fine... you clean and I'll go down and run your office!
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Morning Visit Raises Suspicion and Concern
Hoke Colburn
Now what do you suppose he's doin here this early in the morning?
Idella
Dunno... can't be good, I promise you that!
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Departure Plans for Tomorrow
Idella
I'm goin Miss Daisy.
Daisy Werthan
Alright, Idella, see you tomorrow.
[from upstairs]
Hoke Colburn
I'm goin too, Miss Daisy.
Daisy Werthan
Good.
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