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Urgent Request for a Heterosexual Male
Emily Montgomery
I need a heterosexual male, CODE RED!
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Unique Circumstances for Unusual Connections
Jack
There's only two times when that kind of thing's okay: In prison where it's a substitute and guys in space.
Mike
Guys in space?
Jack
Well, not on purpose. They just float into each other.
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Debate Over Media Preferences and Appearance
Peter
Look, everyone wants to talk to Diane Sawyer or Joan London, and my network's killing me. They want me blond!
Howard
With your coloring?
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Advice Against Shaking Your Booty
Voice on "How To Be a Man" tape
For God's sake, don't shake that booty!
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Masculinity and the Iconic Male Figure
Voice on "How To Be a Man" tape
Think of John Wayne, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Arnold doesn't dance, he can hardly walk.
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Questioning Masculinity and Identity
Voice on "How To Be a Man" tape
Well, how did you do... prissy boy?
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Celebrating a Teacher's Impact at Awards Night
Glenn Close
This is Cameron's first nomination and he's in extremely good company. Tonight he joins fellow best actor nominee Paul Newman for "Coot", Clint Eastwood for "Codger", Michael Douglas for "Primary Urges" and Steven Seagal for "Snowball in Hell".
[at the Academy Awards]
Cameron
Maybe I should thank someone else. Someone who's really been there, someone who taught me a lot, about poetry and Shakespeare, and just, y'know, stayin awake, man. Someone who's just an overall great guy, a great teacher... to Howard Brackett from Greenleaf, Indiana! And he's gay. Y'know, I've been thinking alot about this night, and I've decided to dedicate this whole night to a great, gay teacher. Mr. Brackett, WE WON!
Frank Brackett
He used to mow our lawn. Never again.
[about Cameron]
Peter Malloy
A teacher in trouble. A town under siege. A journey to the heartland. Stay tuned.
Berniece
I need that wedding. I need some beauty and some music and some placecards before I die. It's like heroin.
Reporter
Should gays be allowed to handle fresh produce?
Sonja
I don't have time. I promised to do that photo shoot this afternoon. I have to shower and vomit!
Ava Blazer
You can't be gay! You're a tramp!
[after one of the girls announces that she's gay]
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Legal Threat and Advice in Conversation
Howard
I may sue!
Frank Brackett
Get Johnny Cochrane, not that woman!
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A Playful Question on Masculinity
Voice on "How To Be a Man" tape
Excuse me, are we a little teapot?
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Introducing a New Friend at the Intersection
Howard Brackett
This is my Peter - uh, my friend Peter. We just met at the, uh, intersexual... homosection... INTERSECTION!
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A Mother's Opinion Disputed by Reality
Jennifer the Flower Girl
My mom says it won't last.
Berniece
Your mom's an alcoholic.
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Reflections on Romantic Poetry and Shakespeare
Howard Brackett
Class: so, uh, where were we? Romantic poetry. Shakespeare. Talented. English. Dead.
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Concerns About Influence and Cults
Howard
He may be under the influence of something. He may have joined a cult!
Frank Brackett
That little zombie.
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Unconditional Love and Acceptance in Family
Berniece
Howard, we want you to know: you're our son, and we'll always love you, gay, straight, red, green, if you rob a bank, if you kill someone.
Frank Brackett
If you get drunk, climb a clock tower, and take out the town.
Berniece
As long as you get married.
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Unexpected Revelation at a Wedding
Howard Brackett
I just came out! At my wedding!
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Identity and Community in Relationships
Walter Brackett
I'm a member of the community. And I'm gay.
Tom Halliwell
But you're Howard's brother. As you know.
[pause]
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Questioning Reality and Sexuality in Society
Emily Montgomery
Is everybody gay? Is this The Twilight Zone?
[Yelling outside the bar after Howard won't marry her because he is gay and after Peter Malloy turns down her advances because he is also gay]
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Frustration Over Repeated Movie Viewings
Emily
Does anybody here know how many times I had to watch Funny Lady?
Howard
It was a sequel. She was under contract.
Emily
Fuck Barbra Streisand, and you!
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Unexpected Confessions About Relationships
Howard
He's just never had a physical relationship with her.
[at confession, about "a friend"]
Father Tim
Never? In three years?
Howard
He respects her.
Father Tim
He's gay!
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Acknowledging a Limited Filmography
Emily
I've seen all your movies.
Cameron
Both of them?
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Repetitive Affirmation Exercise in Dialogue Scene
Voice on tape
Now, repeat after me: "Yo!
Howard
Yo!
Voice on tape
Hot damn!
Howard
Hot damn!
Voice on tape
What a fabulous window treatment!
Howard
What a fabu...
Voice on tape
That was a trick!
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Coming Out Reactions from Family and Friends
Peter
One day I just clicked. I said: "Mom, dad, Sparky, I'm gay.
Howard
So what happened?
Peter
My mom cried, for exactly 10 seconds, my boss said: "Who cares?", and my dad said: "But you're so tall...!".
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A Plea for Food and Nourishment
Cameron
Eat something, I'm begging you! You look like a swizzle stick.
Sonja
Food?
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Trivia Exchange About Barbra Streisand
Peter
What was Barbara Streisand's eighth album?
Howard
Color Me Barbra.
Peter
Stud!
Howard
Everybody knows that!
Peter
Everybody where? The little gay bar on the prairie?
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The Manly Man's Stance on Dancing
Voice on "How To Be a Man" tape
Truly manly men do NOT dance.
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