“There's one more thing you better understand. I have taught myself to sew, cook, fix plumbing, build furniture - I can even pat myself on the back when necessary - all so I don't have to ask anyone for anything. There's nothing I need from anyone except for love and respect and anyone who can't give me those two things has no place in my life.”
Harvey Forbes Fierstein - Arnold Beckoff

“Living alone has its compensations. Heaven knows it's marvelous being able to spread out in bed like a swastika.”

Lucile Watson - Mrs. Morehead

“- Religious Man: Son, you're at a turning point in your life.
- Sonny Burns: Then let me take the fucking turn myself!”
Jerry Panatieri - Religious Man
Jeremy Davies - Sonny Burns

“They can't imprison your mind. And that's why I want you to learn to read. I want you to have your own life!”

Sophie Marceau - Elisabeth Laurier

“You earn your independence. You don't take it at the expense of others.”
Judith Ivey - Blanche