Pretty in Pink (1986) - Quotes

Andie Asks a Simple Question

Andie: What are you doing?

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Misunderstandings Among Friends

Steff: I thought that was very uncool of you last night, Blane.

Blane: What?

Steff: What?

Blaine: You mean Andie?

Steff: Yeah, I mean Andie.

Blane: What's the big deal? I like her. Matter of fact, I was pissed off at you guys for being so nasty to her.

Steff: It was way out of order for you to foist her on the party.

Blane: Steff, you hear yourself? You hear the same asshole shit I hear?

Steff: What, do I have to spell it out for you, Blane?

Blane: I guess so.

Steff: Nobody appreciates your sense of humor you know. As a matter of fact, everybody's about to puke from you. I mean if you've got a hard-on for trash, don't take care of it around us pal, alright?

Blane: Right, buddy.

Steff: Listen, I don't need a lot of shit on this one, Blane, alright. I really don't.

Blane: Is money all that matters to you?

Steff: Where the hell does that come from? C'mon, look around you. Would I treat my parent's house like this if money was any kind of issue? Why are you doing this? Why don't you just... nail her, and get it over with? Why are you getting involved?

Blane: Is there something wrong with that?

Steff: I just think it's stupid, you know. It's pointless. I mean, your parents. I think they'll be thrilled.

Blane: [defensively] They have nothing to do with it.

Steff: Oh, really? I've seen your mother go to work on you, Blane. It's vicious. When Bill and Joyce get through with you, you won't know whether to shit or go sailing... Listen, I'm getting really bored with this conversation, all right, Blane? You know, if you want your piece of low-grade ass, fine. Take it, you know? But if you do, you're not going to have a friend.

Blane: Is that right?

Steff: Yeah, that's right. I mean, if you wanna make the choice, go ahead. Make it. Alright? I personally wouldn't trash a friendship over it. But, hey I'm old fashioned, so... Why don't you take a shower? You look like shit.

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Witty Banter About Age Differences

Duckie: You know what an older women does for me?

Iona: Changes your diapers?

Duckie: Touché.

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Confrontation Over Relationship Choices

Duckie: So what, you're going to go out with this guy? Is this like a date or something?

Andie: Yeah. You’ll like him. He’s not like the other guys, seriously.

Duckie: No…no! You-you really pissed me off Andie, cause you know they shit on everybody including you!

Andie: Who's shitting on me? I'm not gonna let anybody shit on me!

Duckie: He’s just gonna use your ass and throw you away! God I would’ve died for you.

Andie: So what am I supposed to do, he asked me out and I like him! If I hate him because he's got money, just listen to me. If I hate him because he's got money then that’s the exact same thing as them hating us because we don’t. Do you understand?

Duckie: You can’t do this and respect yourself. You-you can't.

Andie: We’ll I’ll make that decision alright.

Duckie: Sure, you can do what you want!

Andie: You know you're talking like that just because I'm going out with Blaine.

Duckie: Blane? His name is Blane? Oh! That's a major appliance, that's not a name!

Andie: Just because I'm going out with "Blane" it doesn't mean I still can't be friends with you! I mean it doesn't change the way I feel about you.

Duckie: That's-that's really nice, I'm-I'm glad. Here's the thing Andie. I'm not particularly concerned with whether or not you like me, because I live to like you and-and I can't like you anymore. So-so when you've had your heart splattered all over hell and you're feeling really low and dirty don't look to me to pump you back up, cause-cause maybe for the first time in your life, I won't be there!

Andie: I can't believe you’re actually saying this.

Duckie: Well I guess that's just tough shit!

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Uncertainty in a Friendship Dynamic

Duckie: What now?

Andie: Bed.

Duckie: Yours or mine? Ours?

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Navigating Love and Belonging in Youth

Bouncer at CATS: Love's a bitch, Duck. Love's a bitch.

Principal: If you give off signals that you don't want to belong, people will make sure that you don't.

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Advice on Timing and Lip Gloss Usage

Iona: Andie, hon. Listen, it's after 7:00. Don't waste good lip gloss.

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Reevaluating Boundaries and Personal Freedom

Iona: [On the phone with boyfriend] Bondage has no place in my life. Since when? Since I spent the night tied up in the backseat of your car!

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Celebrating Achievements with Enthusiastic Applause

Iona: [finishes stapling records to the window display] Applause, applause, APPLAUSE.

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Reflections on Relationships and Choices

Steff McKee: A little, lingering doubt perhaps, Blane? You know, you gotta give her credit though. I mean, after you dumped her, she certainly went out and found herself what I'd have to say is probably the most interesting date that our generation...

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Confrontation and Inquiry in Relationships

Steff McKee: [to Duckie] You got a problem, friend?

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A Direct Insult from Steff McKee

Steff McKee: Andie, you're a bitch.

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A Dismissive View on Relationships

Steff McKee: Well, listen, any girl who did that to me, I would not be too jazzed to hold onto, Blane. It's not worth it, man. I told you it isn't gonna work, you know. This girl was, is, and will always be nada.

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A Moment of Regret and Apology

Blane McDonnagh: Look, I don't want to take you home. I mean, I'd like to be with you. If not here, somewhere else. Anywhere you want. I'm sorry. What can I say? I made a mistake. I overestimated my friends. I'm sorry. What, do you wanna hit me?

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Struggles with Self-Belief and Love

Blane McDonnagh: [kisses Andie on the cheek; starts to leave] You said you couldn't be with someone who didn't believe in you. I believed in you, I always believed in you. I just didn't believe in me. I love you... Always.

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The Limits of Wealth and Love

Blane McDonnagh: You buy everything, Steff. You couldn't buy her, though, that's what's killing you, isn't it? That's it, Steff. She thinks you're shit. And deep down, you know she's right.

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Embracing a New Day of Learning

Philip "Duckie" Dale: Good morning! Welcome to another day of higher education!

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Complimenting an Impressive Outfit

Philip "Duckie" Dale: This is a really volcanic ensemble you're wearing, it's really marvelous!

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A Quick Departure Compared to a Dirty Shirt

Philip "Duckie" Dale: I'm off like a dirty shirt.

Observations on the Boys' Room Amenities

Philip "Duckie" Dale: We don't have none of this stuff in the boy's room! Wait a minute! We don't got none of this... we don't got doors on the stalls in the boy's room, we don't have, what is this? What's this? We don't have a candy machine in the boy's room!

Disrupting a Romantic Moment

Philip "Duckie" Dale: This is an incredibly romantic moment, and you're ruining it for me!

Unexpected Bathroom Shortage Commentary

Philip "Duckie" Dale: It's the end of the month, they're out of toilet seat covers!

Duckie on the Importance of Humor

Philip "Duckie" Dale: It's called a sense of humor - you should get one - they're nice.

Unrequited Feelings and Personal Boundaries

Philip "Duckie" Dale: Well, that's very nice. I'm glad. Well here's... here's the point, Andie. I'm not particularly concerned with whether or not you like me, because I live to like you and... and I can't like you anymore. So... so when you're feeling real low and... and dirty, don't look to me to pump you back up cause... cause... cause maybe for the first time in your life I won't be there!