Memorable Quotes from James Fox
5 quotesConsequences of Bad Behavior in Willy's Factory
Mr. Salt
Where are they taking her?
[about the squirrels taking Veruca]
Willy
Where all the other bad nuts go, to the garbage chute.
Mr. Salt
Where does the chute go?
Willy
To the incinerator. But don't worry, we only light it on Tuesdays.
Mike
Today is Tuesday.
Willy
Well, there's always a chance they decided not to light it today.
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Children's Playfulness and Parental Concerns
Mrs. Gloop
Augustus, please don't eat your fingers.
[distressed]
Augustus
But I taste so good.
Violet
Look, Mother. I'm much more flexible now.
Mrs. Beauregarde
Yes, but you're blue.
Veruca
Daddy, I want a flying glass elevator.
[seeing the glass elevator floating in the sky with Willy, Charlie and Grandpa Joe in it]
Mr. Salt
Veruca, all you’re getting today is a bath, and that's final.
Veruca
But I want it!
[angrily demanding]
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Chocolate River Rescue Attempt
Mrs. Gloop
Augustus, my child, that is not a good thing you do!
[alarmed]
Willy
Hey, little boy! My chocolate must be untouched by human hands.
Mrs. Gloop
He'll drown! He can't swim! SAVE HIM! Augustus, no! Augustus! Augustus, watch out!
Violet
There he goes.
Mrs. Gloop
Call the fire brigade!
[desperately]
Mrs. Beauregarde
It's a wonder how that pipe is big enough.
Charlie
It isn't big enough. He's slowing down.
Mike
He's gonna stick.
Mr. Teavee
I think he has.
Mr. Salt
He's blocked the whole pipe.
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Unexpected Nose Color Change Among Characters
Veruca
What's happening to her nose?
[noticing something changing on Violet]
Mr. Salt
It's turning blue.
Mrs. Beauregarde
Your whole nose has gone purple.
Violet
W-What do you mean?
Mrs. Beauregarde
Violet, you're turning violet!
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A Warning About Unwelcome Advances
Richard Mays
Uh, Newton, may I have a word with you? I think I should mention... that if you continue to make advances to my fiancée, I shall knock your block off. Champagne?
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