Memorable Quotes from Mandy Patinkin
11 quotesHuxley's Remark on Macrame's Existence
Huxley
That little piece of macrame lives!
[as Elmo infiltrates his home]
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The Nature of Greed and Desire
Huxley
The issue at hand is the tissue at hand. And I wish you would hand or I'll squish you at hand. The tissue at hand to the man who can prove She Could been. The most deserving he. That's me, me. Me, me. Thank you, Bug. Oh, I love that! Bug, give me that lollipop.
Bug
Yum. Tasty.
Huxley
That's mine! Look at all I got. This lamp, this yacht. But what makes having fun is knowing you have none. Whoa! Come on, Bug! Some may call it greed. It's not, it's need. A need I love to feed. The need to have a lot. I give my all to all I seize, see? And all I see I give to me.
Pestie
Take it, boss!
Huxley
I see it, take it, then I make it mine. My little stamper adds a pinch of perfection. On every middle is my little sign.
Bug
Yeah!
Huxley
I aim to make it mine.
Pesties
He sees it, takes it, Then he makes it mine.
Huxley
I truly care.
Pesties
His little stamper adds a pinch of perfection.
Huxley
I give and give!
Pesties
On every middle is his little sign. He aches, he shakes. To make it mine.
Huxley
I ache, I quake. To make it mine. Oh, my favorite teddy bear! Ah, my yo-yo! I love my yo-yo! Something old, something new. Something borrowed, something blue. Things that once belonged to you. Like this plastic telephone. I love this highway traffic cone. This wedding cake for Jill & Jake. This rake This giant rubbersnake. This Chippendale. Don't let it break. Oops!
Bug
It's true. Love is a many "splintered" thing.
Pesties
He sees it, takes it, makes it mine.
Bug
You better believe it!
Pesties
What an honor to be in his collection
Bug
It is such an honor.
Pesties
Like an offer that you can't decline
Bug
An offer you can't refuse!
Huxley
I ache, I quake.
Pesties
To make it mine.
Huxley
You say you love your old Atari. I love it more.
Pesties
He loves it more.
Huxley
You say you love your new Ferrari. Mine! I love it more.
Pesties
He loves it more.
Huxley
Look at me. I'm on safari. Things I want my only quarry. I love what is yours. Far more than you.
Pesties
Doodly-doodly-doodly-do.
Huxley
And if love means never having to say you're sorry. Well, I never do.
Pestie
The lights! Somebody turn off the lights!
Huxley
I see it, take it, then I make it mine. I stamp a valentine a sign of affection. Four little letters make a word so fine. I ache to make it. I see it, take it Then I make it mine. I give a stamp that says good-bye to neglection. I got an offer that you can't decline. When umbrellas disappear They're not lost, they're all here With the keys you cannot find. Pens and mittens left behind Got em locked up in a box with a million missing socks. An army guy, a glove, here's a doll. Oh, how I love, whoa! To make it mine!
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Celebrating Quiet Strength and Kindness
Mr. Tushman
The final award this morning is the Henry Ward Beecher Medal to honor students who have been notable or exemplary. Usually, it's a "good works," a service award. But I came upon a passage that he wrote, which made me realize that good works come in many forms. "Greatness," he wrote, "lies not in being strong, but in the right using of strength. He or she is the greatest whose strength carries up the most hearts by the attraction of his own." Without further ado, this year, I am very proud to award the Henry Ward Beecher Medal to the student whose quiet strength has carried up the most hearts.
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A Comical Encounter in Grouchland
Huxley
Impossible. He's still coming? I'm walking!
Pestie
The boss is walking! The boss is walking! Ow! Sharp rocks! Hot rocks! Pointy rocks! Should've worn shoes! Ooh-Ooh. The boss is walking!
Pestie
Baloney sandwich again?
Pestie
Well, yeah.
Huxley
Get back to work! Why is that little red furball so determined to get this blanket?
Bug
Maybe because it's so devastatingly cuddly.
Huxley
What do you think you're doing?
Bug
Just hugging Elmo's blanket.
Huxley
Whose blanket?
Bug
I mean, your blanket.
Huxley
That's right. My blanket. And I'm the only one who can hold it.
Bug
Hey, tissue, maybe you can been my blanket.
Huxley
What do you think you're doing?
Bug
Just holding this tissue, boss.
Huxley
Whose tissue?
Bug
Uh, your tissue, boss.
Huxley
That's right. Mine. Come here, Bug. It belongs to me.
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Understanding Conflict and Supporting Growth
Mr. Tushman
Dear Mr. Will, One thing I've learned in 20 years in education is that there are two sides to every story, so I think I can imagine what started the fight. While nothing justifies striking another student, I know good friends are worth defending. So, after your two-day suspension, your scholarship will be waiting for you. So, just keep up the good work, and keep being the fine boy we all know you to be. Sincerely, Mr. Tushman.
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Late Night Ambitions in Entertainment
88 Keys
The girls are tired. We've been going all night. It's 2 a.m.
Big Boy Caprice
It's 2 a.m.? I'm about to turn this dump into the best place of a new era in entertainment, you're telling me it's 2 a.m.?
Big Boy Caprice
PLAY THE PIANO!
Breathless Mahoney
Hey! That was a silly thing to do. He's the best piano player in town.
Big Boy Caprice
Shut up! Come here. Next time, I take his fingers and I turn them into pretzels. I just might do the same thing to your face.
Big Boy Caprice
See? He's playing better already.
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Celebrating Grouch Culture with Humor
Elmo
Wow. Grouchland sounds like fun.
All Grouches
What?
Grouch Mayor
Fun? You obviously don't appreciate Grouch culture. Let's send him some greeting cards, airmail.
All Grouches
Have a rotten birthday! Happy grouchness! Yeah! Get sick soon! Happy sour 16th!
Elmo
Elmo doesn't know how to read yet.
Grouch Mayor
Aww, isn't that just-
Female Grouch
Oh, no, it's Huxley again! He'll take anything!
Elmo
What’s Going On?
Huxley
I'll take that.
Elmo
Hey, hey!
Grey Grouch
You're taking his greeting card.
Huxley
Mmm.. I'll take that.
Brown Grouch
Hey!
Grizzy
Soggy Sandy wets her pants. That's why they call her Soggy. Watch her do her Soggy dance. Then after you'll get wet.
Huxley
Hey little girl, Is that your new Soggy pants Sandy doll?
Grizzy
Yeah?
Huxley
You're wrong. Guess who's changing its diapers now?
Grizzy
Let go of her! No!
Elmo
He can't do that. That's not nice.
Grizzy
Hey, put me down, you rotten Huxley!
Elmo
Oh!
Grey Grouch 2
Wow!
Elmo
Stop!
Male Grouch 2
Oh, I bet that hurt. Oh, yeah.
Elmo
Are you okay?
Huxley
Did someone say "stop"? Alright. Who said that? Which one of you dares to question my evil ways?
All Grouches
He did. He did.
Elmo
Elmo said it.
Bug
Hey, boss, he's the one. I heard him. It's the cute little red guy. He's the one questioning your evil ways.
Huxley
I know that, Bug.
Elmo
It's not nice to take things that don't belong to you.
Huxley
He also says it is not nice to take things that do not belong to me! Isn't that just precious?
Bug
Yeah.
Huxley
Let me tell you something. It all belongs to me. If I touch it, I own it. Bug! You see this tennis racket? Ping! I own it. This hammer? Ping! I own it. This velvet painting of Elvis. I didn't really want it. But... ping! I own it. And this.
Elmo
Oh, Elmo's blanket!
Huxley
You're wrong. I didn't borrow this blanket. I didn't rent this blanket. Heck, I didn't even take out a 36-month lease on this blanket. No. Ping! I own it!
Bug
I think it's made of all-natural fibers. Maybe 100% cotton. Very lovely.
Huxley
Bug, you really know how to ruin a villainous moment don't you? Now, get into the cartoonishly evil vehicle and drive!
[turns to Bug]
Bug
Sir! Yes, sir!
Elmo
No, Wait, Blanket, Blanket!
Huxley
You Know, I would really love to stay and chat. Because I have to get home to take a nap with my brand new woofy. Say, Bye-bye, Woofy. Bye Bye.
Elmo
It's a Blanket!
Huxley
Woofy!
Elmo
Blanket!
Huxley
Woofy!
Elmo
Blanket!
Huxley
Woofy!
Elmo
Blanket!
Huxley
Mine!
[Laughs Evilly]
Elmo
Blanket! Wait! Stop!
Bert
Stop the movie, stop the movie, stop the movie.
[the film pauses]
Ernie
What's the matter, Bert?
Bert
Ernie, Ernie. Did you see what Huxley did? He took Elmo's blanket.
Bert
Oh, I can't look.
Ernie
Oh, but don't worry, Bert, it'll be okay. Right, everybody? Because we know Elmo won't give up until he give his blanket back. Roll film! Let's watch Bert.
[the film resumes]
Bert
Oh, okay, Ernie, but I can't see anything.
Ernie
Bert. You still have your hands over your eyes, Bert.
Bert
Oh. I knew that.
Ernie
Sure, you did, Bert. Come on.
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Questioning Humanity and Isolation
Quasimodo
Why was I not made of stone like thee?
[to a gargoyle]
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Planning Against Elmo in Grouchland
Pesties
Careful. Yeah, don't spill the boss drink. Okay, keep it balanced now.
Pestie
Here's your drink, boss.
Huxley
Thank You. So, did you think of a plan to stop that Elmo pest yet?
Bug
Not yet, boss. I was too busy listening to you sing. You got a lovely singing voice.
Huxley
Why, thank you. I always fancied myself a singer. I almost performed in the bus and truck tour of ]. They said I wasn't right for Maria. What do they know? I feel pretty.
[[West Side Story]
Bug
Oh, very pretty.
Pestie
You should take a weedwacker to those eyebrows. What did I say?
Huxley
Anyway, I digress. Right now, I need you to take care of my archenemy Elmo.
Pesties
Elmo... Elmo.
Huxley
Maybe... you should arrange a little introduction for him... to the Queen of Trash.
Bug
Huh? Queen of Trash? But-But nobody ever escapes her dump.
Bert
Stop the movie, stop the movie. Ernie, Ernie, Ernie.
Ernie
What's the matter now, Bert?
Bert
Oh, this is not good. Huxley is being mean to Elmo. It's just not fair. Why would anybody be so mean to our little Elmo?
Ernie
Well, gee, Bert, maybe Huxley just hasn't learned how to share yet.
Bert
Well... Well, Ernie, do you think he ever will?
Ernie
Maybe, Bert. I sure hope that he does. Don't you? Now come on, Bert, let's go find what happens to Elmo.
Bert
Okay. Good, great.
Bert
Uh, Ernie? Problem.
Ernie
This way, Bert.
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Elmo Encounters a Mysterious Green Plant
Stuckweed
You'll never get there, huh?
Elmo
Who was talking to Elmo?
Stuckweed
Oh, just a little green plant.
Elmo
Huh?
Stuckweed
Me! How come nobody ever think the shrubbery got something to say? Huh? But I do, cause I know exactly how you feel.
Elmo
You do?
Stuckweed
I do! You feel like you're stuck!
Elmo
Yeah.
Stuckweed
Well, at least you got your legs, am I right?
Elmo
Yeah.
Stuckweed
Well, then, all you got to do is take the first step. Now, lend me your ear. Elmo, get your chin up. Things could been worse. You could have your feet stuck down in the earth. But I don't see no roots growing from your toes. Just two very little feet and they're Revving, revving, revving To go. Take the first step. And soon you will see. Just how brave your heart can been.
Grouch Animals and Stuckweed
Look on up to the sky. Take that first step. And kiss your fears good-bye. Now, get up there, my little red muppet, and take that step.
Stuckweed
That's it. Look at that. I knew he could do it. Yeah! Wow. Destiny is callin so listen up, please. And you can feel the rhythm down deep in your knees. One foot, then the other. Your journey has begun. Elmo, believe it. You're ready, ready, ready to run.
Grouch Animals and Stuckweed
Take the first step, and soon you will see. Just how brave your heart can been. Look on up to the sky. Take that first step. And kiss your fears good-bye.
Stuckweed
Look at that! There he goes. Hey, I knew he could do it. Yeah! Look at him go! That's it! Just keep on goin'. Take another step. Take the first step and soon you will see. Just how brave your heart can been. Look on up to the sky. Take that first step. Elmo, we believe in you Take the first step.
Elmo
You'd better watch out, Mr. Huxley. Elmo's coming to get his blanket.
Huxley
Oh, that's rich, huh? He's little and red and he's coming to get his blanket!
Bug
Excuse me, boss, didn't you hear the little guy? He's taking his first step. Shouldn't we do something?
Huxley
Well, ordinarily I wouldn't... but I am feeling a bit saucy today, huh?
Pesties
Saucy!
Huxley
No pesto. Alfredo and a little Parmesan maybe, huh? Perhaps I shall toy with the little red monster. But how? No, no, let me think.
Pestie 1
Wow, his eyebrows are huge!
Pestie 2
Those aren't eyebrows. That's my aunt and uncle.
Huxley
Maybe if I look at it this way. I know! I think it's time for Elmo to take a trip to the tunnel, if you know what I mean, huh? Yeah?
Bug
What'd you say, boss?
Huxley
Bug, what are you doing?
Bug
Just having a little snack. Hard to do your evil bidding on an empty stomach.
Huxley
Oh sure. Listen Bug, listen good. Are you listenin'?
Bug
Uh-huh.
Huxley
Get back to work!
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Huxley's Simple Declaration of Movement
Huxley
I'm walking.
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