The Butcher's Wife (1991)

Demi Moore: Marina Lemke

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Quotes 

• Marina Lemke : Well, what I say and what people hear aren't always the same thing. Don't you find that in your calling, Doctor?

• Marina Lemke : You know, you don't know zip about love or life, Doctor. I don't need you strewing your learning all over me.

• Marina Lemke : Love is the leap that won't be denied.

• Marina Lemke : Destiny has a way of just working itself out.

• Dr. Alex Tremor : Did you forget our appointment?

  Eugene : I got a job now. I don't need a shrink anymore.

  Marina Lemke : Eugene, honey, I don't think he likes being called that.

• Trendoid : I need veal chops. Lots of them. Now.

  [Marina hands her package] 

  Trendoid : What's this?

  Marina Lemke : Veal chops. Lots of them. Now.

  Leo Lemke : *Wow*.

• Marina Lemke : That boy's tongue is long enough to cut his throat.

  Eugene : I was just gonna say that.

• Marina Lemke : I'll be the one who's gonna decide who my husband should marry!

• Marina Lemke : Folks call me Marina and I'm a clairvoyant.

• Marina Lemke : Love is waiting for you behind a friendly face.

• Marina Lemke : It's beautiful!

  Leo Lemke : It's vandalism!

• Marina Lemke : What's meant to be just can't be changed.

• Dr. Alex Tremor : Can't you see how dangerous you are?

  Marina Lemke : You say that listening to your heart and trusting what you feel, is that what you're calling dangerous? You know what, I hope I am contagious 'cause life isn't about your damn books and theories. You know what, life is life, and it's messy, and it's complicated, andyou know what it takes guts!

  [hits with pillow] 

  Marina Lemke : That's not something you're gonna find in any book. And you know what, just because you don't understand it doesn't mean it's crazy.