Memorable Quotes from Imelda Staunton
13 quotesDesire for Control and Order
Dolores Umbridge
Not enough! I will have order!!!
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A Moment of Domestic Disconnection
Conchita Flynn
He was just in from the pub, lying down with a paper, as was his wont, picking out the horses for tomorrow. And I was goin round the room, and collectin up the dirty clothes, and making a few gentle remarks on the subject of personal hygiene. And he was lying there, lettin on like he didn't hear me. So I was quietly rippin the newspaper out of his hands, in order to gain his attention, when...
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An Unexpected Arrival at the Royal Gathering
Maleficent
Well, well. What a glittering assemblage, King Stefan. Royalty, nobility, the gentry, and... How quaint, even the rabble. I must say, I really felt quite distressed at not receiving an invitation.
[laughs quietly; laughs maliciously; she stares at a nervous King Stefan]
Stefan
You're not welcome here.
Maleficent
Oh. Oh dear! What an awkward situation.
[whimpers mockingly; laughs; turns as if about to leave]
Leila
You're not offended?
Maleficent
Why, no. And to show I bear no ill will, I, too, shall bestow a gift on the child.
Stefan
No! We don't want your gift!
Knotgrass
Stay away from the princess!
Thistletwit
Yes, stay away!
Maleficent
Listen well, all of you. The princess shall indeed grow in grace and beauty, beloved by all who meet her.
[begins to cast her spell]
Leila
That's a lovely gift.
Stefan
Don't do this.
Maleficent
But... before the sun sets on her sixteenth birthday, she will prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel, AND FALL INTO A SLEEP LIKE DEATH! A SLEEP FROM WHICH SHE WILL NEVER AWAKEN!
Stefan
Maleficent, please don't do this, I'm begging you.
Maleficent
I like you begging. Do it again.
[she motions for Stefan to kneel]
Stefan
I beg you.
Maleficent
All right. The princess can be woken from her death sleep, but only by... ...True Love's Kiss. This curse will last till the end of time! No power on Earth can change it!
[she glares at Stefan; short pause]
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The Challenge of Inspiring Educational Desire
Margaret Campbell
You can't make someone want education.
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Umbridge Demands to Be Released
Dolores Umbridge
What are you doing?! I am Senior Undersecretary Dolores Jane Umbridge! LET ME GO!!!
[the Centaurs are dragging her away]
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Umbridge's Threat of Force and Control
Dolores Umbridge
I'll make short work of this. Bombarda Maxima. Get them.
[aims her wand at the wall; blasts the wall down, creating a huge explosion which she, Filch, and the Slytherin students that are part of her Inquisitorial Squad caught the members of Dumbledore's Army as Draco drags Cho in]
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A Simple Task to Begin the Day
Vera Drake
Right then dear, first thing we've got to do is put the kettle on.
[to young woman]
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Umbridge's Concerns About Hogwarts Conditions
Dolores Umbridge
Things at Hogwarts are far worse than I feared. Cornelius will want to take immediate action.
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Helping Girls in Need
Vera Drake
I help girls out.
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Disciplinary Views on Student Behavior
Dolores Umbridge
As I told you once before, Mr. Potter, naughty children deserve to be punished. I'm pleased with your work today, but not with your behaviour tonight.
[to Harry]
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A Direct Request in a Sensitive Situation
Vera Drake
Right dear, you're gonna have to take your knickers off.
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Exercise Solutions for Unconventional Situations
Marietta Flynn
How's he gonna get exercise?
Conchita Flynn
He can jump up and down.
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The Burden of Authority and Order
Dolores Umbridge
You know… I'd really hate children. You really are the most untidy creatures. Lord knows I've tried to help you. To instill discipline and respect for decorum. I've tried my very best to bring order… yet at every turn been assailing by chaos. I mean, look what you've done to me! I really cannot take it anymore! But I must. Authority must be upheld. Sometimes the ends do justify the means. I think, certainly, no-one could blame me. And if it falls to me to sort out the mess… to tie up the loose ends, then so be it if you can. For the greater good… I will do what must be done.
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