14 quotes
Interpersonal Dynamics and Conflict in Relationships
Tony Manero
Everybody uses everbody, don't they?
Jessie
Go to hell, Manero!
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Desire for Confidence and Self-Expression
Tony Manero
You know what I wanna do?
Jackie
What?
Tony Manero
Strut.
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Party Hard, Risking Brain Damage
Tony Manero
Last time I came over, I almost got brain damaged. You guys party too hard, you ought to be a tag team.
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Trust and Assurance in Uncertain Situations
Tony Manero
Don't worry. She's in good hands.
Carl
And what are you, Allstate, pal?
Tony Manero
Yeah, you want disability?
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Intelligence Beyond Accents
Tony Manero
Did you hear the way she talked? All intelligent like.
Jackie
Tony, an accent doesn't make you intelligent, if it did, you'd be ].
[[Albert Einstein|Einstein]
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Tony Manero's Enduring Passion After Five Years
Taglines
It's five years later for Tony Manero. The fever still burns!
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Dancing Rules in a Competitive Environment
Jessie
You wanna dance? You follow my rules! This is not a democracy! You know, you're not the greatest dancer ever to hit Broadway.
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Mutual Manipulation in Relationships
Laura
Who do you think you're dealing with? Some little groupie who jumps when you call, is this who you think I am? We met, we made it, what do you think it was, true love? And you say I used you but what about you using me? Everybody uses everybody, don't they?
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Gender Disparity in Dance Careers
Jackie
You know a woman's career as a dancer is as half as long as a man's? So that means I have as half as many chances of making it, right?
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Confrontation About Attitude and Neighborhood Influence
Mrs. Manero
I don't believe it and don't get fresh with me. This, this attitude you're talking about, that's what got you out of this damn neighborhood.
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Feeling Alone in a Crowded Room
Laura
Oh, don't take it personally.
Tony Manero
I've got to, there's no one else in the room!
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Embracing the Past While Seeking Joy
Taglines
Tony Manero knows the old days are over - But nobody's gonna tell him he can't feel that good again.
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Uncertainty in Expectations and Responsibilities
Doorman
Are you expected?
Tony Manero
To do what?
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Introduction of Characters and Their Perspectives
Joy
Hello, I'm Joy...
Tony Manero
...And I'm happiness.
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