Memorable Quotes from Gabourey Sidibe
3 quotesThe Complexity of Love and Worthlessness
Ms. Rain
If not for yourself, then for the people who love you.
Precious
Nobody loves me.
[voice breaking]
Ms. Rain
People do love you, Precious.
Precious
Please don't lie to me, Ms. Rain. Love ain't done nothing for me, love beat me... raped me... called me an animal... make me so worthless and... make me sick.
[crying]
Ms. Rain
That wasn't love, Precious. Your baby loves you. I love you. Write.
[about to cry; tear falls; whispers; voice breaking]
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Understanding Connection Through Conversation
Precious
You don't even like me.
Mrs. Weiss
Have we not been in this room together for like, a year discussing your life?
Precious
Does that mean we like each other because we discussing my life?
Mrs. Weiss
Well, I can't speak for you. I can only speak for me, and I like you. I do.
[smiling]
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Fatherhood and Its Absence in Precious' Life
Mrs. Weiss
Talk to me about the little you do know about your father. It is important, whether you know it or not.
Precious
He give me his baby and my one before it, but I don't never see him...
Mrs. Weiss
Wait, what did you say he gave you?
Precious
Nothing.
Mrs. Weiss
Wait, Claireece, you just said your father gave you something...
Precious
Nothing.
Mrs. Weiss
No, I heard you just say--
Precious
You didn't hear shit.
Mrs. Weiss
I heard you just say your father--
Precious
You didn't hear shit like it!
Mrs. Weiss
I don't care, honey! I need to know this!
Precious
I didn't say nothing like it! Let's move on!
[overlapping]
Mrs. Weiss
I need this to help you--
Precious
Bitch, can we change the subject?
Mrs. Weiss
Okay. Well, I'll see you next time then. Or maybe you'll see someone else. But you're going to have to talk to someone if you want your check, sweetie.
[tossing her file aside]
Precious
I see vampires, too.
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