Rocky II (1979) - Quotes

Concern About Switching in Rocky II

Duke: [after round 1 of rematch with Balboa who is fighting right handed] Alright, did the switching bother ya?

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Rocky Reflects on His Injury Again

Rocky: [after round 1 of the rematch with Creed] I can't believe it.

Mickey: What?

Rocky: He broke my nose again.

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Anticipation of Apollo's Arrival

Rocky: It's Apollo.

Mickey: Who were you expecting?

Rocky: I was hoping he wouldn't show.

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Cultural Observation in a Crowded Setting

Baldwin: This place is certainly packed with Rocky's people. I've never seen so many Italians in my whole life!

Nahan: Hey you said that. I didn't say that.

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A Simple Request to Win

Adrian: There's one thing I want you to do for me.

Rocky: What's that?

Adrian: Win. Win!

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Rocky's Plans for Fight Earnings

Reporter: Rocky, your pay for the fight will be very substantial. What will you do with the money?

Rocky: Well the first thing I gotta do is I gotta pay the rent. And then I made this list on our way over here. I'd like to buy a couple hats, a motorcycle, a couple quarts of perfume for Adrian she likes to smell good. And some muppet toys you know, Ernie, Big Bird. And the frog what's his name? Kermit?

Mickey: Yeah.

Rocky: And I thought maybe a statue for the church and a snow cone machine for you Paulie. You like snow cones right?

Reporter: Rock, you got anything derogatory to say about the champ?

Rocky: Derogatory? Yeah. He's great.

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Apollo's Determination and Rocky's Uncertainty

Reporter: Apollo, a lot of people say that you lost the first fight-- A victim of the southpaw jinx. Did fighting a left-hander throw you off?

Apollo: Southpaw jinx nothin'! Last time, I took the fight too lightly, and this man was just plain lucky. But this time, this time, you all will see the real Apollo Creed. The whole world's gonna see the real Apollo Creed. Lightning fast and hard to catch. No playin', no jivin', just business.

Reporter: Rocky, do you think you have a chance this time against Apollo?

Rocky: I don't know. He looks pretty mad. Uh, me and Mick, we're gonna try our best.

Paulie: His lungs he's gonna punch out.

Apollo: [[Al Capone] Now who's that? ]?

Paulie: I don't sweat you.

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Overcoming limitations in training and mindset

Rocky: I can't learn how to fight right handed no more.

Mickey: What's ‘can't’? There ain't no ‘can'ts’! There's no ‘can'ts’!

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Training Concerns and Personal Motivations

Mickey: [picks up a bucket] Here, why don't you carry this? Cause I liked you a lot better when you was carryin spit.

Rocky: Yeah?

Mickey: Yeah. Cause the way you're trainin', you're gonna end up pumping gas in Jersey somewhere!

Rocky: I think I'm gonna go take a shower.

Mickey: It's a good idea. Why don't you go soak your head? Soak it a lot.

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Conflict Between Personal Life and Ambition

Paulie: What's the matter with my sister?

Rocky: Adrian don't like this. She started crying and everything. She don't like me fighting no more.

Mickey: Hey, what's with this domestic stuff?! Jab that till it hurts! Five hundred times without stopping! Do you hear me?! Five hundred times.

Rocky: Mick, I wanna use my other arm.

Mickey: If you do, I'm gonna chop it off. Is that clear?

Paulie: I'll figure something.

Rocky: I wish you would. I'd appreciate it, you know.

Mickey: [to Rocky] I'm sorry, are you finished? Can we go to work? That would be nice. Now hit that bag. Jab it till it hurts. Go ahead!

Rocky: [punching a heavy bag] Three, four.

Mickey: Now remember, I want five hundred hard ones! Go!

Rocky: Where was I, seven or eight?

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Chasing Luck and Motivation in Training

Mickey: Why do you have to wear that stinkin sweatsuit?

Rocky: It brings me luck, you know?

Mickey: Brings you luck. I'll tell you what it brings - it brings FLIES! Now here's what I want you to do - I want you to chase this little chicken.

Rocky: Hey yo, Mick, what do I got to chase a chicken for?

Mickey: First, because I said so. And second, is because chicken-chasing is how we used to train back in the old days. If you can catch this thing, you can catch greased lighting.

Rocky: Well, I'll do it if you say so, but it ain't very mature.

Mickey: Yeah, well NEITHER ARE YOU, very mature!

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Hearing Stupid Things Better

Rocky: [noticing Mickey's hearing aid] What's that in your ear there?

Mickey: What it is, is I hear stupid things better.

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The Challenges of Facing Left-Handed Fighters

Mickey: Left handed fighters they're the worst. They try to come in there with that big left. Right's no damn good. They ought to outlaw southpaws!

Rocky: Why didn't you tell me that before?

Mickey: I didn't want to hurt your feelings.

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The Consequences of Underestimating the Champion

Mickey: [after slapping Rocky in the face] Now you didn't even see that comin', did ya? And that's comin from a broken down pug like me. What... what do ya think the champ would do to ya?

Rocky: Hurt me bad I guess...

Mickey: Na, he'd hurt ya permanent. Permanent!

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Debate on Victory and Defeat

Apollo: Do you think I beat him the last time?

Duke: You got the decision.

Apollo: Man I won! But I didn't beat him!

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Confronting Criticism and Hate Mail

Apollo: [reads fan mail to his wife] Mary Anne, you listen to this. "You didn't beat nobody and anybody who knows boxing knows the fight was fixed." This one came from London. "You call yourself the champ? You're a fake! The fight was a fake. Go kill yourself!

Mary Anne: Wouldn't you rather play with the children than read hate mail?

Apollo: How much did you get to carry that bum for 15 rounds? You are a disgrace to your people.

Mary Anne: Why can't you ignore it?!

Apollo: Are you serious?

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The Reality of Life Choices in Boxing

Manager: Can I be honest? No one's going to offer you an office job. There's too much competition. Why don't you fight? I read somewhere you're a very good fighter.

Rocky: Yeah, well. Was ya ever punched in the face 500 times a night? It stings after a while, ya know.

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Rocky Addresses His Past with Humor

Manager: Do you have a criminal record?

Rocky: Nothin worth braggin about.

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Debating the Necessity of a Car

Adrian: We really don't need a car.

Rocky: Oh, come on, Adrian. I'm gonna be doing commercials. Now, I can afford this, you know? No problem.

Adrian: Do you know how to drive?

Rocky: Do I know how to drive?

Adrian: Do you know how to drive?

Rocky: I'm one of the greats. Are you kidding? C'mon, I'll drive you. Let me put you inside the car. This will just be like Cinderella and the pumpkin, you know?

Adrian: Do you know how to drive?

Rocky: Do I know how to drive? I drive airplanes and bulldozers. I'll drive you crazy if you give me a chance. You know what I mean?

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Lightness in Love and Support

Rocky: You know, I never knew you were so light, you know.

Adrian: No?

Rocky: No, if I did I would've carried you everywhere.

Discussion on Investment Opportunities

Gazzo: How's about investing in condominiums? It's safe.

Rocky: Condominiums?

Gazzo: Yeah, condominiums.

Rocky: [[w:Condom|I never use 'em.] ]

Rocky and Adrian's Wedding Vows

Father Carmine: Rocky Balboa, do you take Adrian Pennino to be your lawfully wedded wife?

Rocky: Yeah. Absolutely. Yes.

Father Carmine: Adrian Pennino, do you take Rocky Balboa to be your lawfully wedded husband?

Adrian: I do.

Rocky: Thanks.

Father Carmine: Then by the powers vested in me by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, I now pronounce you man & wife. You may kiss the bride now.

Rocky: I gotta take this off.

Father Carmine: Go in peace and God bless you.

Rocky: Thanks, Father. You done real good. I'm proud of you. Okay. Things are gonna be great.

A Conversation About Rocky's Appearance

Paulie: How's your face?

Rocky: I don't know...how's it look?

Paulie: I wouldn't want it.

Rocky Responds to Brain Damage Question

Reporter: Rocky, do you think you've suffered brain damage?

Rocky: I don't see any.

Embracing Confidence and Letting Go

Duke: [to Apollo about Rocky] He's all wrong for us, baby. I saw you beat that man like I never saw no man get beat before, and the man kept coming after you. Now, we don't need that kinda man like that in our lives. I know what you're feelin'. Let it go! Let it go! You're the champ.

Duke: [to Apollo] You're the Man. You're number one. The Champ, the best of all time. Girls love you - Men, old people love you. Young people love you. You're the best. You're the Man, and he's yours. He's yours, he's yours. This bum shouldn't be in the same ring with you. I want you to show him who you are tonight. Show him who you are tonight. Stick him!

A Simple Request for Victory

Adrian: There's one thing I want you to do for me. Win. Win!

A Second Chance to Fight

Mickey Goldmill: Hey Rock. It's three in the morning. I went up to your house there and they told me you was here. It's a 3:00am kid. You know that Adrian, she's a good girl. Me, you know I'm sorry for both of ya. There's nothing I can do about it. Except uh I wanna tell you this once and then uh I ain't gonna say it again. Well, Rocky, you got another shot. It's a second shot at the, I don't know, the biggest title in the world. And you're gonna be swappin punches with the most dangerous fighter in the world. And just in case, you know, your brain ain't workin so good, all this happens pretty soon and you ain't ready. You're nowhere near in any shape. So I say, you know, for God's sake, why don't you stand up and fight this guy hard?! Like ya done before? That was beautiful! But don't lay down in front of him like this! Like, I don't know, like some kind of mongrel or something. Cause he's gonna kick your face in pieces, you know that? That's right. This guy just don't wanna win, you know. He wants to bury ya, he wants to humiliate ya. He wants to prove to the whole world that you was nothing but some kind of a...a freak the first time out. And he said you're a one-time lucky bum. Well, now, I don't, I don't wanna get mad, in a biblical place like this, but I think you're a hell of a lot more than that, kid. A hell of a lot! No, wait a minute. If you wanna blow it, if you wanna blow this thing, damn it, I'm gonna blow it with ya. If you want to stay here, I'll stay with you. I'll stay with ya. Yeah. I'll stay and pray. What I got to lose?