Quotes from Instincts
Sophia: We thought we were safe 'cause he's on the swim team. He said chlorine kills sperm.
Maxine: So, instead of having sex, you could be eating and watching TV.
Lolly: He seemed taller when I married him.
Sean: I've had sex before, y'know.
Maxine: Congratulations.
Maxine: You look me in the eye and tell me I'm wrong.
Sean: Just because you're right doesn't mean you win.
Bruce: You don't need my approval.
Amy: Then why do I think I do?
Bruce: Because I'm the only black man you know. I'm the only first person source of information you have on that topic and you think that authorizes me to speak for somebody other than myself. It doesn't. You made a common mistake. A lot of people do... including judges and reverends.
Vincent: I just needed to cook and our kitchen is so small. I've had this obsession ever since the accident. I'm sure there are support groups for when it gets out of control.
Maxine: What are you making?
Vincent: Paella.
Maxine: It's out of control. Vincent, you need a sous chef for paella.
Vincent: Congratulations, you're hired.
Maxine: This is a very difficult dish, Vincent.
Vincent: I've got a college degree.
Maxine: In comparative literature, which means you should read about paella.
Vincent: I told his mother I was sure it was an accident.
Maxine: Good.
Vincent: You think it's okay to foster an illusion?
Maxine: Only where mothers are concerned.
Maxine: We're all a mess of contradictions. Dying doesn't change that. I still disagree with your father from time to time. That's how you know people haven't really died, they keep on annoying us.
Vincent: Well, you should have fun when I go.
Maxine: Forget it. I refuse to outlive you, even if it kills me.
Amy: I hate Lolly's husband.
Maxine: Then we must have him killed.
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