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Desperate Living Quotes

"It isn't very pretty…"

NC-17 1977 · 1h 31m
64
Audience
64
Audience
31 quotes
A Threat of Violence and Chaos
Mole I'm going to BLOW YOUR BOWELS OUT!
A Repetitive Plea for Descent
Grizelda Brown Down, down, down, down, down, down, down! Down, down, down, down, down!
[''while sitting on Mr. Gravel's face'']
Frustration Over a Wrong Number Call
Peggy Gravel Hello? What number are you calling? You've dialed the wrong number! SORRY? What good is that? How can you ever repay the 30 seconds you have STOLEN FROM MY LIFE! I hate you, your husband, your children and your relatives!
[''the phone rings'']
Grizelda's Stance on Personal Privacy
Grizelda Brown ] I don't want no white man lookin at my Tampax!
[[''to Mr. Gravel'']
Escalating Conflict and Frustration in Domestic Life
Peggy I knew they'd try it! Try to kill me in my own home! It's like war! Don't tell me I don't know what Vietnam is like! Brats! Brats! Brats!
[''opens the window'']
Child Oh, I'm sorry Mrs. Gravel. I'll pay for the window out of my allowance.
Peggy How about my LIFE? Do you get enough allowance to pay for that?! I know you were trying to kill me! What's the matter with the courts? Do they allow this lawlesness and malicious destruction of property to run rampant? I HATE THE SUPREME COURT! Go home to your mother! Doesn't she ever watch you? Tell her this isn't some communist day-care center! Tell your mother I hate her! Tell your mother I HATE YOU!
[''moves away from the window in a rage and throws a vase, breaking it, then moves back to the window'']
Critique of Local Community Dynamics
Peggy Gravel You're just like the rest of the common dykes in this town!
Queen Carlotta's Frustration Revealed
Queen Carlotta That little MF!
Seeking Shelter After Trauma
Peggy We were raped! Please, give us shelter!
Mole You were raped?!
Identity and Desire in Desperate Living
Muffy Sometimes I need a man.
Mole I'm a man, Muffy! A man trapped in a woman's body!
Confronting Aggression in Desperate Living
Grizelda Brown Back off, asshole!
[''comes into the room wielding a broom'']
Conflict Between Unlikely Roommates
Peggy You obviously belong in a mental hospital!
Grizelda Look who's calling the kettle black! She's just upset, now be easy on her!
Peggy I will not! I don't want some renegade necrophile princess as my roommate!
Fashion Critique from Queen Carlotta
Queen Carlotta Hey morons, you got your clothes on backwards!
Unconventional Expressions of Love and Desire
Princess Coo-Coo Herbert!
Herbert Coo-Coo, Coo-coo! Oh, Coo, I worship the ground you walk on. I couldn't keep my mind on my work all morning. Every piece of trash I had to pick up reminded me of you! An old candy wrapper made me think of how sweet you are. A snotty Kleenex made me realize how much I'd cry if we ever had to part. An old rubber made me think of all the nights of eros we have before us. I love you, Coo-coo.
Princess Coo-coo Oh Herbert, I masturbated 14 times last night just thinking of you, and when I finally did fall asleep, my dreams were not exactly dry. Take me now, Herbert! Take me in front of the whole town!
Sisterhood Beyond Domestic Expectations
Grizelda Brown ] I ain't your maid anymore, bitch! I'm your sister in crime!
[[''to Peggy'']
Peggy's Outrage Over Disturbing Behavior
Peggy Gravel Sodomites! Caught right in a sex orgy! You dirty filthy...! Is that what you learned in private school?! Nude, nude, nude! You could be pregnant, Beth! And as for you, I never thought you would rape your own SISTER! Oh God, the children are having SEX!
[''the children are playing doctor in the nude'']
Loss of Identity and Organs
Mole Now I won't have any organs! It'll be like having a Barbie doll crotch!
Frustration with Constant Complaining
Grizelda Brown I am sick of listenin to your bitchin'. The next time you feel a fit comin on, go outside and bitch. Bitch at the air. Bitch at the trees. But don't bitch at us!
[''to Peggy'']
Questioning the Nature of Existence
Peggy Gravel Am I living in hell?! Is that it?! Have I gone straight to hell?!
Sisterhood and Conflict in Desperate Living
Grizelda We killed your husband, and I ain't your maid any more, bitch! I'm your sister in crime!
Peggy Please, don't sit on me!
Peggy's Distaste for Nature's Intrusion
Peggy Gravel You know I hate nature! Look at those disgusting trees, stealing my oxygen!
Contrasting Perspectives on Desire and Work
Officer You like lingerie?! How do you like these little numbers? I sent away to em from Fredrick's. They was expensive. I love the feel of cold nylon on my big butt!
Princess Coo-coo Herbert doesn't care if I have ears, he only cares about my mind!
Flipper You lazy bitch! I'm out working my tail off all day and you're in there fucking midgets!
Queen Carlotta's Provocative Expression of Desire
Queen Carlotta Oh, that love muscle! Whip it out and show it hard! Oh come on daddy, fuck me! Oh grow little inchworm!
[while having sex with one of her guards]
Extreme Hunger Expression
Muffy I'm so hungry I could eat cancer!
Queen Carlotta's Command for Action
Queen Carlotta Seize her and fuck her!
Value of American Currency in Germs
Muffy Good old germ-carrying American currency!
Queen Carlotta's Call for Transformation
Queen Carlotta Take them to our ugly expert, and give them a complete overhaul!
Muffy's Exciting Announcement About New Beginnings
Muffy Hi big boys! I bet you didn't know Mommy won the Maryland lottery, yes! I'm going to be buying you lots of new push-up bras, so get ready for your new home! Things are going to be looking up for you two!
[''talking to her breasts'']
Expression of Exasperation and Disbelief
Grizelda Brown Good God almighty.
Unexpected Confessions Among Friends
Muffy's Friend Holy shit Mole, what happened to you?!
Mole Oh, Muffy just gave me an abortion.
Demanding Unconventional Actions in Desperation
Muffy Come on, bitch! Eat some dog food! Eat it! Eat it, you bitch! Put my baby in the refrigerator!
Queen Carlotta's Concern About Her Gown
Queen Carlotta I hope you didn't leave no pecker tracks on my gown!