Mannequin (1987) - Quotes

Felix Questions Boy's Assignment at Event

Felix: Just what is your assignment here tonight, boy?

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Unexpected Company in the Workplace

Hollywood: I am so glad you're working here!

Jonathan: [surprised] You are?

Hollywood: Well, of course I am, darling. I never thought they would hire anyone stranger than me.

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Store Opening Challenges and Optimism

Claire: I don't know how we're going to make this store great again.

Jonathan: Looks fine to me. What time do we open?

Claire: [sighs sadly] We are open.

Jonathan: Oh... Well, I'm sure things will pick up by lunch.

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Seeking Professional Help and Misunderstandings

Roxie: I think you should see a professional.

Jonathan: A professional? What do you mean, a hooker?

Roxie: No, I mean a psychiatrist.

Jonathan: I can't afford a psychiatrist.

Roxie: Then call one of those shrinks on the radio.

Jonathan: A radio shrink? They're only good for people with problems that fit between the commercials.

Roxie: Good night, Jonathan.

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The Disappointment of Reality in Work Life

Jonathan: [serious] This job at Illustra is destroying your sense of humor. You gotta quit.

Roxie: I'm not the one who can't deal with reality.

Jonathan: Reality is very disappointing.

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Unexpected Recognition in a Mannequin Factory

Mannequin Factory Boss: You know, you could get the dummy of the week award, Switcher.

Jonathan: She turned out pretty good, didn't she?

Mannequin Factory Boss: I wasn't talking about her.

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Desire for Freedom and Change

Emmy: Mother, I don't want to settle down. I want to do things, I want to invent things, I want to try things that nobody's ever tried before... I want to fly.

Emmy's Mother: [sarcastic] Sure and I want to smoke and tell your father to go to hell! Emmy, if I thought we women could any way change anything, don't you think I'd encourage you?

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Store Success and Unconventional Behavior

Claire Timkin: Mr. Richards, this store has never been more successful, and it's all due to Jonathan Switcher. I don't care if he puts a rubber glove on his head and runs naked around the store screaming: "Hi, I'm a squid!

Roxie Shield: [notices Jonathan with Emmy, suddenly surprised] Jonathan, you're riding around town with a mannequin on the back of your motorcycle! What is wrong with this picture?!

Captain Felix Maxwell: [after Emmy, as a mannequin, has flipped off him and Mr. Richards] Enough of this surveillance crap! Captain Felix Maxwell takes this from no mannequin!

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Trusting a Vegetable with My Future

Mr. Richards: [to himself] I've put my future in the hands of a vegetable.

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Fear of Night Workers

Mr. Richards: [to Felix] You people that work at night scare me.

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Charmed Life and Unrecognized Sacrifice

Mr. Richards: Well, you must lead a charmed life. It was all I could do to save your skin in there. No thanks are necessary, Switcher!

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Store Dignity and Arrogance in Conflict

Mr. Richards: What arrogance! That worm of a stock boy has created an affront to the dignity of this store. I'll have it taken down immediately and make sure that lunatic never works in this town again.

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Critique of a Window Display's Reception

Mr. Richards: [at the board room] We would all love to know what possessed Switcher to create such a window display. Did you see those crowds gaping on the sidewalks? It's an embarrassment!

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Recognizing Executive Potential in Job Applicants

Mr. Richards: [to Jonathan] Please. Listen, I pride myself on being able to size up a job applicant and see just what kind of executive potential he has. I have just the job for you.

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Seeking Creative Inspiration from a Muse

Hollywood Montrose: You know I would never bother you when you're getting a piece of wood, but this is muy importante. Your Hollywood needs help. I need your creative muse.

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A Country Girl's Admiration for Creativity

Hollywood Montrose: It's obvious to this country girl that you're an A-number one creative freak. Imagine pretending you're a stock boy when you're a major artiste. I am so jealous.

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Support in the Face of Adversity

Hollywood Montrose: Rumor Control has it that the board wants to fire your little behind. You let me in there at those so-and-sos. I'll straighten them out, tout de suite. How can they think of firing you?

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The Temptation of Jelly Doughnuts

Hollywood Montrose: Diets don't work! It's those jelly doughnuts. They call to me in the middle of the night: "Hollywood! Hollywood! Come and get me, Hollywood!" I can't stay away from them. It's like you and women's dressing rooms.

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A Unique Perspective on Body Image

Hollywood Montrose: [to Jonathan] At least, she'll never tell you that your hips are too fat.

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Celebrating the Charm of Hollywood

Hollywood Montrose: [introducing himself] Hollywood. Hollywood Montrose. Ooh! Doesn't it just sing!

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Finding a Place of Belonging

Jonathan Switcher: I'm not the same guy I used to be. I finally found a place where I belong.

Preference for Traditional Hand Tools

Jonathan Switcher: Why don't we stick to good old-fashioned hand tools for the time being, okay?

Questioning Family History of Insanity

Jonathan Switcher: [on the phone] Mom, lemme ask you, did I ever do anything really strange as a child? Is there any history of insanity in the family?

An Artist's Unique Connection to Their Work

Jonathan Switcher: I must be losing my mind. I guess all artists fall in love with their work, but you just seem so special.

The Joy of Creative Inspiration

Jonathan Switcher: [seeing Mannequin Emmy in a store window] It's you! I wanted to take you home, but they wouldn't let me. You know you're the first thing I've created in a really long time that made me feel like an artist.

A Dismissive Departure from Employment

Jonathan Switcher: [to his boss] I'm fired, pick up my paycheck on the way out, never come back...

Questioning the presence of musicians

Ema "Emmy" Hesire: [looking at a stereo system playing] Where do they hide all the musicians?

Appreciation for Craftsmanship and Connection

Ema "Emmy" Hesire: You've got good hands. I liked the way they felt when you were putting me together.

A Special Night at the Store

Ema "Emmy" Hesire: Tonight, we're gonna do something special, something that this store has never seen before!

Creation and Inspiration Beyond This World

Ema "Emmy" Hesire: [to Jonathan, coming to life] When you were making me, didn't you feel a certain inspiration? Almost like your hands were moved by force not of this world? You made this body so that I could come to life!