The Proposal (2009) - Quotes

A Bribe is Offered

Taglines: Here comes the bribe…

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Unspoken Truths in Long Conversations

Margaret: Why didn't you tell me you're some kind of an Alaskan Kennedy?

Andrew: We were in the middle of talking about you... for the last 3 years.

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A Lighthearted Exchange About Running

Margaret: Why are you out of breath?

Andrew: Because I’ve been running.

Margaret: From Alaska?

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Unexpected Revelations About Attire and Body Image

Margaret: Wow. Incredible. Maybe a tad loose in certain areas, but otherwise —

Grandma Annie: Oh, sorry. I’m a bit chesty to begin with, and, I happened to be knocked up when I wore this.

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Morning Surprise in The Proposal

Margaret: Oh my God, what is that?

Andrew: I’m sorry.

Margaret: What is it?

Andrew: It’s… the morning.

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Preparing for Immigration Questions

Andrew: So, these are the questions that INS is gonna ask us. Now the good news is that I　know everything about you, but the bad news is that you have 4 days to learn all this about me. So you should .. probably get studying.

Margaret: You know all the answers to these questions about me?

Andrew: Scary, isn't it?

Margaret: Hmm... a little bit. What I am allergic to?

Andrew: : Pine nuts. And the full spectrum of human emotion.

Andrew: I　am pretty sure that you have a tattoo.

Andrew: I'm pretty sure. 2 years ago, your dermatologist called and asked about a Q-switched laser. I　of course Googled a Q-switched laser and found that they in fact do to remove tattoos. But you canceled your appointment.So what is it? Tribal ink? Japanese calligraphy? Barbed wire?

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Misunderstandings About Family Backgrounds

Mr. Gilbertson: Have you told your parents?

Margaret: Impossible. My parents are dead.

Mr. Gilbertson: Are your parents dead too?

Margaret: No, no. His parents are very much alive.

Mr. Gilbertson: Have you told them yet?

Margaret: [Andrew stares, disbelieving, at her] We’re going to their place this weekend. …Gammie’s 90th birthday. We thought it’d be a nice surprise.

Mr. Gilbertson: Uh-huh. And where will that be?

Margaret: At Andrew’s parents’ house.

Mr. Gilbertson: Oh, and where’s that?

Margaret: [looking at Andrew] Pssh. Why am I doing all the talking? They're your parents, why don't you tell him? Jump in...

Andrew: Sitka.

Margaret: Sitka.

Andrew: Alaska.

Margaret: [shocked, but trying to cover it] Alaskaaaa…

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Consequences of Deportation and Work Restrictions

Chairman Bergen: We can clean this up, re-file, but even when we do, you’ll have to spend one year out of the country.

Margaret: Well, that’s not ideal, I mean, I can work from Toronto, with video conferencing —

Chuck: Margaret, you don’t understand. If you’re deported, you can’t work for an American company.

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Family Pressure and Career Choices

Margaret: That your family?

Andrew: Yes.

Margaret: They tell you to quit?

Andrew: Every single day.

Conference Call and Staff Meeting Reminder

Andrew: Morning, boss. You have a conference call in 30 minutes.

Margaret: Yes. About the marketing of the spring books. I know.

Andrew: Staff meeting at 9:00.

Margaret: Did you call, um ... What's her name? The one with the ugly hands.

Andrew: Janet?

Margaret: Yes, Janet.

Andrew: I did call her and if she doesn't get her manuscript in on time you won't give her a release date. Your immigration lawyer called. He said it's imperative...

Margaret: Cancel the call, push the meeting to tomorrow and keep the lawyer on the sheets. Oh, and get a hold of PR, have them start drafting a press release.　Frank is doing Oprah.

Andrew: Wow. Nicely done.

Margaret: If I want your praise, I will ask for it. Um... Who is, uh, who is Jillian? And why does she want me to call her?

Andrew: Well, that was originally my cup.

Margaret: And I'm drinking your coffee why?

Andrew: Because your coffee spilled.