# Can You Name Any Famous Lines Made By Women in Movies **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [March 23, 2001, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-name-any-famous-lines-made-by-women-in-movies/59157 "2001-03-23T15:35:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![Danimal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bb73d2/32.png) [@Danimal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danimal)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2001, 4:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-name-any-famous-lines-made-by-women-in-movies/59157/101 "2001-09-09T04:42:38Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Guinastasia \* > **"I’d rather be his whore than your wife." > "Come on, tell me the first one ISN’T the best line! (everybody just SHUT UP!)** Well, it’s definitely my favorite line of hers in that movie, but I think you and I are the only ones who think so. Here’s a cute story; about a year after I saw _Titanic_ I was reading the Durants’ _The Age of Faith_ and came across what may have the inspiration for that line. When Heloise was writing to her former lover Peter Abelard (who had violated his monastic vows to make love to her), she told him (paraphrasing): “Men call me harlot for loving thee, but I would rather be thy harlot than Vespasian’s empress!” BTW, I see lots of Princess Leia lines here, but not my favorite: “You came in that thing? You’re braver than I thought!” ---
**Author:** ![Spoonbender](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a8b319/32.png) [@Spoonbender](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoonbender)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2001, 6:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-name-any-famous-lines-made-by-women-in-movies/59157/102 "2001-09-11T06:51:02Z")
“I haven’t been fucked like that since grade school.” Marla Singer (Helena Bonham Carter), _Fight Club_ Not exactly famous, but a classic in my book. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![ruadh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d2c977/32.png) [@ruadh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ruadh)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2001, 6:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-name-any-famous-lines-made-by-women-in-movies/59157/103 "2001-09-11T06:53:45Z")
“You won’t fuck me and I always have to drive.” (Kelly Lynch in _Drugstore Cowboy_) ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2001, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-name-any-famous-lines-made-by-women-in-movies/59157/104 "2001-09-11T12:57:09Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by sleeplessinseattle \* > \*\*I thought it was Rob Reiners mother who had that line in “When Harry Met Sally”. \*\* It was. And it was totally ad-libbed. ---
**Author:** ![Journeyman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/779978/32.png) [@Journeyman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Journeyman)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2001, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-name-any-famous-lines-made-by-women-in-movies/59157/105 "2001-09-11T21:39:37Z")
Well, she’s not exactly human, but Moro (the wolf goddess) from Mononoke Hime (Probably my favorite movie) has a great one. “I caught her human parents defiling my forest. They threw their baby at my feet as they ran away. Instead of eating her, I raised her as my own. Now my poor, ugly, beautiful daughter is neither human, nor wolf. How could you help her?” It’s a fair to poor speech, but Gillian Anderson’s delivery is perfect. Lady Eboshi (I cannot remember the actress) has some good, memorable ones. “He’s a god, it will take more than one shot.” “I’m going to show you how to kill a god. A god of life and death. The trick is, not to fear him.” Sigourney Weaver, Aliens “I say we take off and nuke the entire site from orbit. It’s the only way to be sure.” (I love that movie, also one of my all time faves.) ---
**Author:** ![elfkin477](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a9a28c/32.png) [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2001, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-name-any-famous-lines-made-by-women-in-movies/59157/106 "2001-09-11T23:01:22Z")
Of course, one usually has to view a movie in order to remember lines from it, at least ones not in the trailers…I remember these, but maybe Bill won’t. Lucille: “I’m not shooting for a “successful” relationship at this point, I’m just looking for something that will prevent me from throwing myself in front of a bus. I’m keeping my expectations very very low.” - Bye Bye Love Ms. Perky: “People perceive you as somewhat… Katarina Stratford: Tempestuous? Ms. Perky: “Heinous bitch” is the term used most often.” -10 Things I Hate About You Heather Donahue:" I’m so scared right now." -Blair Witch Project Tatum: “Who am I? The beer wench?” “Bam! The bitch went down!” -Scream Clairee Belcher: “Well, you know what they say: if you don’t have anything nice to say about anybody, come sit by me!” -Steel Magnolias [Evelyn is cut off in a parking lot.] Evelyn: “Hey! I was waiting for that spot! Girl 1: Face it lady, we’re younger and faster! [Evelyn rear-ends the other car six times.] Girl 1: What are you DOING? Girl 2: Are you CRAZY? Evelyn: Face it, I’m older and I have more insurance!” - Fried Green Tomatoes Buffy: “My secret weapon is PMS.” -Buffy The Vampire Slayer Joan: “Talking about love is like dancing about architecture.” -Playing By Heart Cecilia Lisbon: “Obviously, Doctor, you have never been a thirteen year old girl.” -The Virgin Suicides Penny Lane: “We are not groupies. Groupies sleep with rock stars because they want to be near someone famous. WE are Band-Aids. We’re here for the music.” -Almost Famous Claire Spencer: [possessed] “I think she’s startin’ to suspect something. Dr. Norman Spencer: Who? Clair Spencer: [possessed] Your wife.” -What Lies Beneath Holly Golightly: “We’re alike, me and cat. A couple of poor nameless slobs.” “It should take you four seconds to walk out that door. I’ll give you two.” -Breakfast at Tiffany’s Kate: “Tttoooeeee Pick!” -The Cutting Edge Helen “Mama” Boucher “Ben Franklin is the Devil!” -The Waterboy Ronna: “Paper or plastic? Paper or plastic? Paper or plastic?” Woman Customer: “Both. You didn’t double my coupons!” Ronna: "They’re at the bottom. In red. Where it says ‘Double Coupons.’ " Woman Customer:“Don’t think you’re something you’re not. I used to have your job.” Ronna: “Look how far it got you.” _and_ Claire: “You know what I like best about Christmas? The surprises. I mean it’s like you get this box, and you’re sure you know what’s inside of it. You know, you shake it, you weight it, you’re totally convinced you have it pegged. No doubt in your mind. But then you open it up and it’s completely different. You know, wow, bang, surprise. I mean it’s… it’s kind of like you and me here, you know? I’m not saying it’s anything it’s not, it’s… c’mon, this time yesterday who woulda thunk it?” -Go Sarah: Give me the child. Through dangers untold and hardships unnumbered, I have fought my way here to the castle beyond the Goblin City to take back the child that you have stolen, for my will is as strong as yours, and my kingdom is as great. You have no power over me." -Labyrinth Cher: “He does dress better than I do, what would I bring to the relationship?” -Clueless [reading Music Town dress code memo] Debra: “No visible tatoos. Gina: No revealing clothing. Debra: We’re both screwed. At least you’re used to it. Gina: No fighting, just rip.” -Empire Records Julie:“He’s out there and he’s watching us and waiting-what are you wainting for huh? What are you waiting for?!?” -I Know What You Did Last Summer ---
**Author:** ![Sultan\_Kinkari](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/7bcc69/32.png) [@Sultan\_Kinkari](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sultan_Kinkari)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-name-any-famous-lines-made-by-women-in-movies/59157/107 "2001-09-12T01:17:31Z")
There’s no place like home. ---
**Author:** ![Sultan\_Kinkari](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/7bcc69/32.png) [@Sultan\_Kinkari](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sultan_Kinkari)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-name-any-famous-lines-made-by-women-in-movies/59157/108 "2001-09-12T01:46:08Z")
“That’s the worst fucking head I ever got in my life! Next time don’t be so fucking eager!”. “I can’t believe my grandmother actually felt me up!” “I can’t believe I gave my panties to a geek!” ---
**Author:** ![The\_Devil\_s\_Grandmother](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/74df32/32.png) [@The\_Devil\_s\_Grandmother](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Devil_s_Grandmother)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2001, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-name-any-famous-lines-made-by-women-in-movies/59157/109 "2001-09-13T00:06:18Z")
“Well, you get what you settle for” from Thelma and Louise \ “Sure! I’ll have a big tall one!” Seven Year Itch, Marilyn Monroe “I’m tired of always getting the fuzzy end of the lollipop.” Some Like It Hot, Marilyn Monroe “How is this to end?” “As things must when love’s denied…with tears, and a journey.” Judi Dench’s scene as the Queen at the end of “Shakespeare in Love”. “\ Not even a view” Helena Bonham Carter, Room With a View ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2001, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-name-any-famous-lines-made-by-women-in-movies/59157/110 "2001-09-13T18:34:01Z")
Another Madeline Kahn: “Wilkommen, bienvenue, welcome, c’mon in!” > [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by mack \* > \*\*“Suck my dick” > > Julianne Moore in Magnolia > > Of course there’s a context, but anyway… \*\* Also spoken by Demi Moore in G.I. Jane. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-name-any-famous-lines-made-by-women-in-movies/59157.md?page=5)