The Fighter (2010) - Quotes

Choosing to Avoid Nicknames

Mickey Ward: [about his sisters] Don't use their nicknames.

Charlene Fleming: Rather not fuckin call em anything.

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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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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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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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Expectations and Opportunities in Boxing Matchup

Neary Trainer: [during the press conference] In fact, we expected a much better fighter.

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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A Reflection on Past Glory

Dickie Eklund: [in reference to Charlene saying that Sugar Ray Leonard slipped] hey Mick Do you think I knocked down Sugar Ray Leonard?

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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Discussion on Relationships Among Friends

Phyllis Beaver Eklund: [about Charlene] I heard she's into three-ways.

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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A Hero's Legacy in Boxing

Dickie Eklund: [in reference to Charlene saying that Sugar Ray Leonard slipped] Hey, Mick, you think I knocked down Sugar Ray Leonard?

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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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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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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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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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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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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Defining Identity Beyond Stereotypes

Charlene Fleming: Oh, stop callin me an MTV girl, whatever the fuck that means.

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?

Pride of Lowell: A Personal Reflection

Dickie Eklund: [points at himself; points at Micky] Who used to be the pride of Lowell? Right here. Who's the pride of Lowell now? Right there.

Expectations of Behavior in Public Spaces

Dickie Eklund: It's not fuckin ladylike to be shoutin in the street like this, all right?

Seize Your Opportunity in the Ring

Dickie Eklund: [to Micky] 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.

Micky Ward Asserts His Independence in Fighting

Micky Ward: [pointing at each member of his family] I'm the one fighting, okay? Not you, not you, and not you.

Struggling for Support and Recognition

Micky Ward: [to Dickie] 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?

Unexpected Entrance Compared to a Gorilla

Micky Ward: What are you doing, running in here like a silverback fucking gorilla?

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?