23 quotes
Struggling for Support and Recognition
Micky Ward
Why can't you just shut up and be happy for me? I spent the last ten years of my life in bad fights set up by you and Alice. I finally got a good thing going for me and you can't be fuckin happy for me? Why?
[to Dickie]
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Expectations of Behavior in Public Spaces
Dickie Eklund
It's not fuckin ladylike to be shoutin in the street like this, all right?
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Defending Dignity Against Insults
Charlene Fleming
Don't call me a skank. I'll rip the nasty hair right outta ya fuckin head bitch!
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Discussion on Relationships Among Friends
Phyllis Beaver Eklund
I heard she's into three-ways.
[about Charlene]
Sherri Ward
Yeah, with other girls.
Cathy Pork Eklund
Yeah, like one of those MTV Girls.
Alice Ward
MTV g... What're you talkin about?
Cathy Pork Eklund
Wild.
Cindy Tar Eklund
She acts all fuckin soo-perior cause she went to college.
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Micky Ward Asserts His Independence in Fighting
Micky Ward
I'm the one fighting, okay? Not you, not you, and not you.
[pointing at each member of his family]
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Concern and Jealousy in Dangerous Times
Micky Ward
You didn't give a fuck if I got killed by Mungin; now, all of a sudden, you're worried Sanchez is gonna hurt me? Why? I mean, come on, Dick. Cause you're stuck in here and can't be the center of attention no more?
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A Reflection on Past Glory
Dickie Eklund
hey Mick Do you think I knocked down Sugar Ray Leonard?
[in reference to Charlene saying that Sugar Ray Leonard slipped]
Mickey Ward
Yeah, sure I do. You were the pride of Lowell. You were my hero, Dicky.
Dickie Eklund
I was. I was.
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Unexpected Entrance Compared to a Gorilla
Micky Ward
What are you doing, running in here like a silverback fucking gorilla?
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Manager's Role in Success
Alice Ward
We're not talking about his trainer, sweetheart! We're talking about his manager. That's me!
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Disappointment with a Subtitled Movie Choice
Charlene Fleming
That's the movie you wanted to see? There wasn't even any good sex in it. Had to read the whole fuckin movie. Fuckin subtitled. Some guy from a road crew recommended it to you, a fuckin subtitled movie?
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Determination Beyond the Couch
Micky Ward
He did not just get off the fuckin couch. If he did, I'm gonna buy a couch like that.
[after seeing the size of his opponent]
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Kitchen Confrontation Over Money Matters
Alice Ward
What are you doing opening your mouth in my kitchen? You owe me $200.
Sherri Ward
I said I was gonna pay you next week.
Alice Ward
I don't want another word outta you!
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Struggles of Self-Worth and Family Expectations
Mickey Ward
I don't have a girlfriend, all right? I... I like you. I came here because I don't wanna show my face in Lowell. I told everybody I was gonna win that fight and get back on track. I told my daughter I was gonna get a bigger apartment so she could move in. You don't think I wanted to call you? I was embarrassed. I mean, I'm sick of bein a fuckin disappointment. I...
Charlene Fleming
You really think your family's lookin out for you?
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Choosing to Avoid Nicknames
Mickey Ward
Don't use their nicknames.
[about his sisters]
Charlene Fleming
Rather not fuckin call em anything.
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Introductions and Mutual Recognition Among Characters
Mickey Ward
Alice, this is Charlene.
Charlene Fleming
Hi.
Alice Ward
I've heard a lot about you.
Charlene Fleming
Really? I've heard a lot about you too.
Alice Ward
What's that supposed to mean?
Charlene Fleming
Same thing you meant.
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Navigating Relationships and Unwanted Influences
Alice Ward
I know, George, you think I don't know anything, but I know people.
George Ward
I KNOW you know people.
Alice Ward
And that Sal Lanano banana fucking thing - we don't need that in our lives!
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Exploring Interracial Dynamics in Society
Wolfie
This ain't any anti-Cambodian thing. White people do this to other white people, which is what makes the world go around.
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A Hero's Legacy in Boxing
Dickie Eklund
Hey, Mick, you think I knocked down Sugar Ray Leonard?
[in reference to Charlene saying that Sugar Ray Leonard slipped]
Mickey Ward
You went ten rounds. One of the best to ever do it. He couldn't hurt you. You were my hero.
Dickie Eklund
I was. I was.
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Expectations and Opportunities in Boxing Matchup
Neary Trainer
In fact, we expected a much better fighter.
[during the press conference]
Mickey Ward
I'm just grateful to be here and have the opportunity. Thank you, guys, for the shot.
Reporter
Shea, who DO you respect as a fighter, and who'd you like to fight next?
Shea Neary
I plan on moving right through Micky Ward tomorrow, moving on to other great fighters, like Gatti. Yeah, I believe Gatti and I'd make a great match.
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Defining Identity Beyond Stereotypes
Charlene Fleming
Oh, stop callin me an MTV girl, whatever the fuck that means.
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Pride of Lowell: A Personal Reflection
Dickie Eklund
Who used to be the pride of Lowell? Right here. Who's the pride of Lowell now? Right there.
[points at himself; points at Micky]
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Seize Your Opportunity in the Ring
Dickie Eklund
Are you like me? Was just good enough to fight Sugar Ray? Never had to win, did I? You gotta do more in there. You gotta win a title. For you, for me, for Lowell. This is your time, all right? You take it. I had my time and I blew it. You don't have to. All right? You fuckin get out there, and use all the shit that you've been through, all the shit we've gone through over the fuckin years, and you put it in that ring right now. This is yours. This is fuckin yours.
[to Micky]
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Introducing Ourselves to Each Other
Alice Ward
I'm sorry. I don't know who you are. Why are you talking?
Charlene Fleming
I'm Charlene. We just met. We're together. Do we need to do this again? Hi, I'm Charlene.
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