Memorable Quotes from Tippi Hedren
15 quotesWarning of Imminent Danger
Melanie Daniels
Look at the gas, that man's lighting a cigar!
[as she sees a man lighting his cigar as gasoline is leaking around him]
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A Scenic Coastal Drive Discussion
Annie Hayworth
Did you drive up from San Francisco by the coast road?
Melanie Daniels
Yes.
Annie Hayworth
Nice drive.
Melanie Daniels
It's very beautiful.
Annie Hayworth
Is that where you met Mitch?
Melanie Daniels
Yes.
Annie Hayworth
I guess that's where everyone meets Mitch.
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Unexpected Arrival of an Unwelcome Guest
Madeleine
Good lord! Look what the cat dragged in!
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Desperate Thoughts on Life and Death
Mark Rutland
Well why didn't you jump over the side?
Marnie Edgar
The idea was to kill myself, not feed the damn fish.
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The Depths of a Single Life
Betty
One life is enough for anyone. But there are so many lives within that life.
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Belief and Doubt in Marnie's World
Marnie Edgar
I don't believe in luck.
Mark Rutland
What do you believe in?
Marnie Edgar
Nothing.
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Identity and Nicknames in Relationships
Mark Rutland
I think I'll go on calling you Marnie: pet name. Doesn't really matter; you can call yourself "Minnie Q. Mouse" on a marriage license.
Marnie Edgar
You know who I am: I'm "Minnie Q. Thief"!
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Tea Preferences Discussed Between Characters
Lil Mainwaring
How do you take your tea, Miss Taylor?
Marnie Edgar
Usually with a cup of hot water and a tea bag.
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Complexity of Innocence and Wealth
Melanie Daniels
I'm neither poor nor innocent.
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The Purpose of Money in Relationships
Bernice Edgar
Oh, Marnie. You shouldn't spend all your money on me like you do.
Marnie Edgar
But that's what money's for: to spend. Like the Bible says, "Money answereth all things.
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Love, Control, and Wildness in Relationships
Marnie Edgar
You don't love me. I'm just something you've caught! You think I'm some sort of animal you've trapped!
Mark Rutland
That's right - you are. And I've caught something really wild this time, haven't I? I've tracked you and caught you and by God I'm going to keep you.
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Conversation about profession in San Francisco
Melanie Daniels
So you're a lawyer.
Mitch Brenner
That's right. Of course I usually defend people, Miss Daniels, but if I were prosecuting...
Melanie Daniels
Do you practice here?
Mitch Brenner
San Francisco.
Melanie Daniels
What kind of law?
Mitch Brenner
Criminal.
Melanie Daniels
Is that why you want to see everyone behind bars?
Mitch Brenner
Oh, not everyone, Miss Daniels.
Melanie Daniels
Only violators and practical jokers.
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Reflections on Joyful Mornings
Betty
There was a time in my life when it was just a joy to wake up every morning and run to the mirror.
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Questioning Intentions of Violence
Marnie Edgar
Are you still in the mood for killing?
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Struggles with Intimacy and Trust
Marnie Edgar
Can't you understand? Isn't it plain enough? I cannot bear to be handled.
Mark Rutland
By anybody? Or just me?
Marnie Edgar
You... Men!
Mark Rutland
Really? You didn't seem to mind at my office that day, or at the stables. And all this last week I've handled you.
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