Dorothy Quote #709

Quote from Dorothy in The Impotence of Being Ernest

Dorothy: Blanche, look at this picture. A man's body was washed ashore on the beach last night.
Blanche: Oh, how horrible.
Dorothy: And look at this. It says: "A tan bamboo purse was found at the scene." Do you know what that means?
Blanche: The man was murdered on his way to a Peter Allen concert?
Dorothy: No. It makes me think about Ma and that ridiculous vendetta. I mean, if I didn't know Ma, I might actually consider...
Sophia: Anybody seen my purse?
Dorothy: Oh, God. Ma, how could you do this?

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 ‘The Impotence of Being Ernest’ Quotes

Quote from Rose

Ernie: How's your souffle, Rose?
Rose: Delicious. I never did get the hang of making these. Boy, there is nothing more frustrating than waiting for one of these suckers to rise and it just won't. ... That's no reflection on you, Ernie.

Quote from Blanche

Blanche: Well, Rose has a date and I don't. What are the odds of something like this happening? There's probably a better chance of getting struck by lightning in a house you won from Ed McMahon.

Quote from Rose

Rose: If you ask me, people rely too much on sex in relationships, anyway.
Ernie: You're right. I mean, what is sex, after all?
Rose: Two clunky old bodies thrashing around against each other. Like animals.
Ernie: You get all sweaty and flushed.
Rose: Your hair gets mussed.
Ernie: You lose your breath.
Rose: You lose your earrings.
Ernie: Your mouth waters.
Rose: Your nose runs.
Ernie: Your heart races.
Rose: Your blood races.
Ernie: Rose.
Rose: Say it, Ernie.
Ernie: It's time, Rose.
Rose: Check, please!