13 quotes
Frustration with Cab Driving Requirements
Paul
Fucking cabbies, that's what we should be. Make two hundred quid a night being a cabbie.
Sid
Why don't you fuck off and be one then?
Paul
Cos it takes 18 months to learn.
Sid
You need a driving license too.
Paul
And a set of golf clubs.
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Struggles of Life and Expectations in America
Nancy
I hate my fuckin life.
Sid
This is just a rough patch. Things'll be much better when we get to America, I promise.
Nancy
We're in America. We've been here a week. New York is in America, you fuck!
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A Shocking Confession of Boredom
Sid Vicious
Y'know, I was so bored once that I fucked a dog.
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Sidney: A Symbol of Nihilism and Stardom
Malcolm McLaren
But Sidney's more than a mere bass player. He's a fabulous disaster. He's a symbol, a metaphor. He embodies the dementia of a nihilistic generation. He's a fuckin star!
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Struggles of Commitment and Change
Sid
I just don't want to, okay?
Nancy
You have to! You promised!
[sobbing]
Sid
Yeah, well, I changed my mind!
Nancy
You can't! You said we'd go out together, you can't change your mind!
Sid
Of course I can! I just did!
Nancy
Blaze of glory! You promised, you promised!
Sid
I'm getting out of this poxy place. I'm going back to England.
Nancy
Why?
Sid
Because I wanna get straight, you know? I'm sick and tired of these fucking people who just kiss arse. I wanna be with my friends, people who care.
Nancy
Okay, go on! Leave me!
Sid
You're always putting fucking words in my mouth! Did I say I would fucking leave you? No, I fucking did not!
Nancy
I'm your best friend, Sid!
Sid
So you keep fucking telling me!
Nancy
You'll never get straight! You say that every fucking day, it's the same! I can't get up tomorrow to the same thing! I can't do it anymore! Oh God, please help me!
Nancy
Fuck you Sid, you're so fucking weak!
Sid
Get out of my fucking way!
Nancy
Help me! You're so fucking weak and stupid! Help me!
Sid
You wanna fucking die?
Nancy
YES!
[screams]
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Defiance and Indifference in Sid Vicious
Sid Vicious
And we don't fucking care!
[while trying to play the bass lines to "Pretty Vacant"]
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Uncertainty in Relationships and Affection
Nancy
I don't think that Johnny likes me.
Sid
He doesn't like anybody. He's a fool.
Nancy
You like me, don't you?
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A question of loyalty and sacrifice
Nancy Spungen
If I asked you to kill me, would you?
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Trust Issues and Embarrassment in Relationships
Sid
What's the matter? Are you alright?
Nancy
NO! Do I look alright? Fucker in there ripped me off for 50 quid!
Sid
What, he stole it from your purse?
Nancy
Yeah, almost. I mean, I gave it to him the first night I was here. Fuck, it's embarrassing! Never trust a junkie.
Sid
They're junkies, are they?
Nancy
Isn't everyone?
Sid
Think you could get me some?
Nancy
Maybe.
Sid
That looks like it hurts.
[looking at Nancy's hand]
Nancy
It does.
Sid
So does this. .
[slams his head against the wall]
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Frustration Over Financial Dependence and Judgment
Nancy
I fucking hate them! I fucking hate them! Ass! Ow! Fucking motherfuckers! They wouldn't send us any money! They said we'd spend it on DRUGS!
Sid
We would!
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Concerns About Sidney's Lifestyle Choices
Malcolm
Phoebe - how would you like to supervise our Sidney for a month or two?
Phoebe
No way.
Malcolm
Go on; you'd be a good influence on the boy. Why not?
Phoebe
Infectious hepatitis, loony girlfriend, drugs?
Malcolm
Boys will be boys.
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Navigating Freedom After a Breakup
Sid
I wish we wasn't breaking up.
[in a taxi on the way to the airport]
Phoebe
Well it's a bit late for that isn't it? Paul and Steve are flying to Rio, Malcom's in London, John's in New York.
Sid
Yeah, great. What am I gonna do?
Phoebe
Anything you like; you're a free agent now.
Sid
I'll go home; see Nancy.
Phoebe
Yeah, well do that.
Sid
Master Kung Fu.
Phoebe
Look try and get off the heroin OK? Come on promise.
Sid
OK.
Phoebe
And cut back on the drinking all right?
Sid
Yeah all right, all right I promise! Cross me heart and hope to die.
[he smirks]
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Caution Against Trusting Addicts
Nancy Spungen
Never trust a junkie.
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