Tom Berenger Quotes

Major League II

Excuses and Collapses in Major League II

Lou Brown Taylor, it's not your job to make excuses. THAT'S ALL YOU GUYS DO GOOD. IT'S EITHER A LEG THING. OR A SPIRITUAL THING. OR A PSYCHOLOGICAL THING. OR A HEART ATTACK!

Jake Taylor Who used heart attack?

Lou Me. (collapses)

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Last of the Dogmen

Finding Solace in Solitude

Lillian Sloan You're really in your element out here aren't you?

Lewis Gates I like the solitude. Lately, seems the only time I'm at ease is when I've got a hundred miles between me and the rest of humanity.

Lillian Sloan Sounds like you were born about a century too late.

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Last of the Dogmen

Discovery in the Oxbow Region

Lillian Sloan So, where'd you find this?

[after Tracker Lewis Gates hands her an arrow]

Lewis Gates In the Oxbow.

Lillian Sloan The Oxbow. Wasn't that just in the news? Something about convicts?

Lewis Gates Yeah, I'm the guy they hired to find them.

Lillian Sloan Bounty hunter?

Lewis Gates Please, civil servant. It sounds a little less...

Lillian Sloan Barbaric?

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Major League

Frustration on the Baseball Field

Jake Taylor Second base... shit.

[underthrows second baseman]

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Last of the Dogmen

Determination in the Face of Disagreement

Lewis Gates Why are you being so goddamn pigheaded?

Lillian Sloan Because I'm goddamn good at it!

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Last of the Dogmen

The Impact of Indigenous Culture on America

Lewis Gates Why Indians?

Lillian Sloan Oh, because I admire them. And because we owe them a tremendous debt.

Lewis Gates How's that?

Lillian Sloan Well, they gave us romance, myths, legends. They gave us a history. The Indians shaped the character of our entire nation.

Lewis Gates We picked a hell of a way to say thank you, didn't we?

Lillian Sloan What happened was inevitable. The way it happened was unconscionable.

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Major League

Tension and Humor in a Critical Moment

Jake Taylor Hey, Rexman! Hell of a situation we got here. Two on, two out, you guys trailing by one in the ninth. You got a chance to be a hero on national television–if you don't blow it. By the way, I saw your wife at the Capri Lounge last night. Hell of a dancer. You must be very very proud. Oh, and that guy she was with? Oh, I'm sure he's a close personal friend and all, but tell me, what was he doing wearing her panties on his head? Uh-oh, Rexy I don't think this one's got the distance.

[''to Rexman''; ''Rexman pops the ball straight up'']

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Last of the Dogmen

A Plea to Protect a Beloved Pet

Lewis Gates Could you promise me something? No matter how bad it gets, no matter what happens... don't let them eat my dog.

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Eddie and the Cruisers

Eddie and the Cruisers Arrive in Town

Frank Ridgeway Can I help you guys?

Sal Amato Yeah, tell Tony Eddie and the Cruisers are here.

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Last of the Dogmen

Morning Modesty in Unexpected Conversations

Lewis Gates You're not gonna walk around naked in the morning, are you?

Professor Lillian Stone I'll try to restrain myself.

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Major League II

Identifying the Center Fielder

Rube Baker Who are they?

Jake Taylor They are our center fielder.

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Last of the Dogmen

Focus on the Suspect at All Times

Lewis Gates Rule number one, Briggs: never take your eyes off the suspect.

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Last of the Dogmen

The Meaning Behind Dog Soldiers

Lillian Sloan He's leader of the dog soldiers: next in line to be chief.

Lewis Gates I guess it takes a real man to shoot a dog.

Lillian Sloan You should be happy they didn't eat him. Oh, didn't I tell you? That's the other reason they're called dog soldiers.

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Major League

Embracing Aggression in Sports Competition

Jake Taylor Alright, Ricky. Let's get nasty.

[preparing for Vaughn's first pitch to Heywood. Vaughn shakes off the breaking pitches, until Taylor finally signals for a fastball, which Vaughn nods at]

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Last of the Dogmen

Bravery and Peaceful Intentions Acknowledged

Lewis Gates What are you telling him?

Lillian Sloan I told him we come in a good way, in peace. I also told him you were a great warrior who wasn't afraid to fight them all single-handedly.

Lewis Gates You've got to be kidding.

Lillian Sloan The Cheyenne admire bravery. Let's just hope they don't put you to the test.

Lewis Gates If they do, I'm coming after you first.

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Last of the Dogmen

A Question of Language and Isolation

Lewis Gates What's an Indian boy who don't speak a word of English doing out in the middle of nowhere, sixty miles from the nearest town?

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Major League

A Reflection on Life Choices

Jake Taylor Come on Jake. It's only your life.

[''about to find out whether he's made the team'']

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Last of the Dogmen

Identification of a Cheyenne Arrow

Lillian Sloan You know what this is?

Lewis Gates Well, call it a wild guess. An arrow?

Lillian Sloan A Cheyenne arrow, Dog Soldier to be exact.

Lewis Gates Dog Soldier?

Lillian Sloan Within the Cheyenne tribe there used to be a military society made up of the strongest and bravest men. They were fierce fighters — unyielding. They called themselves Chotometnea — dogmen. The cavalry called them dog-soldiers — and they were suicide soldiers — they often acted as rear-guard, a sort of sacrificial decoy so the rest of the tribe could escape.

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Eddie and the Cruisers

Mysterious Car Sparks Unsettling Memories

Joann Carlino Frank, I know you're gonna think I'm crazy. But I have to tell you something. Last night, there was a car sitting in my driveway: a 57 Chevy, just like Eddie's.

Frank Ridgeway Joann, that car was destroyed in the accident, remember?

Joann Carlino I know, but whoever it was, must have seen me looking out the window. He blinked his headlights high, then low, then high again, just like Eddie.

Frank Ridgeway It can't be. It can't be him.

Joann Carlino Well, who then? Who?

Frank Ridgeway It's not Eddie. Now, whoever it is that's watching you is looking to cash in on those tapes. But it is not Eddie.

Joann Carlino Frank, I know where those tapes are. After the accident, I had to say goodbye in my own way. I went to Satin Records, got the tapes, and drove back to Palace Depression.

Frank Ridgeway Take me there.

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Eddie and the Cruisers

Motivations Behind the Music and Tapes

Frank Ridgeway Why did you do this?

Doc Robbins Shortcuts, kid. I never could do things the easy way.

Frank Ridgeway Doc, why this little game and the car business?

Doc Robbins I figured Joann had the tapes, I knew she wasn't gonna give them to me. Maybe you, Wordman, maybe if she'd give them to you.

Joann Carlino What would you do if you had the tapes, Doc?

Doc Robbins Try me, just try me. I have it made. For once in my life, I'd bring home a winner... I'd like that.

Joann Carlino I once asked Eddie why he kept you around. You know what he said? He said, "Doc's a dreamer, and the world needs dreamers.

Doc Robbins He was the only real friend I ever had.

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Major League

Frustration with a teammate's performance

Jake Taylor Don't bounce the damn ball... Nice throw, dickhead.

[He tries to throw a runner out, talking to himself; Overthrows the second baseman]

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Major League

Frustration and Humor in a Tough Situation

Jake Taylor ... is that you, Tolbert?! This isn't very funny, you know. I'm hung over! My knees are killin me and if you're going to pull this shit at least you could've said you were from the Yankees!

[''in Mexico, upon receiving a phone call asking him to report to Cleveland Indians spring training'']

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Last of the Dogmen

Timing and Terms in Relationships

Lillian Sloan There's been plenty of men, some worked out and some didn't, it just always had to be on my terms.

Lewis Gates Lady, if I was born a century too late, you were definitely born a century too early.

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Eddie and the Cruisers

Nerves Before a College Performance

Sal Amato Hey, Wordman, this shindig tonight. How are we suppose to dress?

Frank Ridgeway Hey, wait a minute. What is the big deal? We've played at colleges before.

Eddie Wilson Yeah, sure, we played at "St. Something" down in Delaware and "Fairly Ridiculous" up in Madison, but we ain't never played at no finishing school like this. This is a mistake, we don't belong here. These people are different.

Frank Ridgeway I'm telling you they're gonna eat us up. They're just a bunch of college kids, no better than you...

Eddie Wilson Hey! I didn't say better, I said different. You oughta remember that.

[interrupting]

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Last of the Dogmen

Warning About the Dangers of the Wild

Lewis Gates I told you to watch your step! You're not in a classroom! Out here one little mistake will get you killed.

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Major League

Commentary on the impact of a pitch

Jake Taylor Sucker was moving, wasn't it? If it'd hit you, it'd leave a 2-foot hole coming out.

[to Heywood when he swings and misses on Vaughn's 97 MPH fastball]

Eddie and the Cruisers

Missing Tapes and Forgotten Memories

Sal Amato You know what she really wanted to talk about? Those old tapes: "Season in Hell". She said something about them being missing, and wanted to know if I knew where they were.

[about Maggie]

Frank Ridgeway What did you tell her?

Sal Amato I told her I don't have a clue. For all I care, they could a gone down with Eddie. You understand?

Frank Ridgeway Sally, you were on those tapes too.

Sal Amato If they find those tapes, what's in it for me, huh? I just about broke my fingers trying to play that stuff.

Frank Ridgeway Well, if it must be worth money, somebody's wanting to pay for them.

Sal Amato But we ain't gonna see a dime from that. They'll find a way to screw us, they always do. Guys like you and me, they strike oil under your garden and all you get is dead tomatoes.

Eddie and the Cruisers

Questioning Eddie's Influence and Existence

Maggie Foley Frank, how much influence did Rimbaud have on Eddie?

Frank Ridgeway Looking for a ghost?

Maggie Foley Maybe.

[smiles knowingly]

Frank Ridgeway You don't really think Eddie's still alive, do you?

Maggie Foley I guess not. But what about the coincindence of "Season in Hell"? Frank what happened to those tapes?

Frank Ridgeway Hey, look, it didn't work. The record company hated it, they never released the album.

Maggie Foley Frank, I want to get a hold of those tapes and play them on my show. Let's let them be heard, and let the people decide whether their any good.

Frank Ridgeway I don't know where they are. Honest, we'd like to find them as much as you would.

Last of the Dogmen

Aging Improves Quality, Like Fine Wine

Lewis Gates Dynamite? It's like wine, it only gets better with age.

Last of the Dogmen

Anthropologist's Desire to Return

Lewis Gates You wanna go back?

Lillian Sloan Yes. I'm an anthropologist, not ].

[[Daniel Boone]

Last of the Dogmen

A Harsh Place for Women and Men

Lewis Gates I've seen this place reduce grown men to tears. It ain't no place for a woman.

Eddie and the Cruisers

Disagreement Over Song Tempo

Eddie Wilson Let's get on with the music. 1, 2, 1, 2, 3, 4. Hold it, hold it! Wait a minute, wait a minute!

[getting ready to practice "Betty Lou's Got a New Pair of Shoes"; starts the song]

Sal Amato What the matter?

Eddie Wilson What's the matter, where you racing to, where's the fire?

Sal Amato No fire. That's the way the song was written, it goes that way: upbeat. What's the problem?

Eddie Wilson The problem is I'm just saying words. You know, you got to give me a little room so people will know what I'm singing about.

Sal Amato Hey, you lose the beat, people miss a step, we want them to dance.

Eddie Wilson Lose a beat, miss a step. What a you a moron, Sal?

Sam Amato Do you believe this guy?

Eddie Wilson Look, Sal, I like your stuff. But it just ain't what I was looking for. You understand?

Sal Amato Forget it, you had your mind made up before you ever started. So what am I knocking myself out for?

Eddie Wilson Look, I don't want to argue with you, Sal. Do you want to get another opinion on the subject?

Sal Amato No! Forget it.

Eddie Wilson Joann, what do you think?

Sal Amato What are you asking her for?

Eddie Wilson Why not ask her, she's got brain?

Sal Amato I don't know anything? She knows, huh? Everybody you bring into this band is an expert, except Sally. Sally's just a dumb guinea, right?

Eddie Wilson You dumb guinea. Hey, kid, come here.

[looking at Frank]

Frank Ridgeway Who, me?

Eddie Wilson Yeah, you, come here.

Eddie Wilson Now, you heard what we're talking about. What do you think?

Frank Ridgeway I think he's right, I think it needs a caesura.

[agreeing with Eddie]

Eddie Wilson See, my way with a caesurian.

[pointing to himself]

Memorable Quotes from Tom Berenger