Cheryl "Rhode Island" Quotes in Miss Congeniality (2000)

Stan Fields: Miss Rhode Island, please describe your idea of a perfect date.

Cheryl "Rhode Island": That's a tough one. I'd have to say April 25th. Because it's not too hot, not too cold, all you need is a light jacket.

Cheryl "Rhode Island": My idea of a perfect date would be a man who takes me to a romantic dinner, and then we walk along the beach barefoot discussing books and - and music and - and movies.

Karen "New York": No wonder you're still a virgin.

Cheryl "Rhode Island": Once I stole a pair of red underwear from the department store. My mom wouldn't buy them for me - she said they were Satan's panties!

[answering her question]

Cheryl "Rhode Island": In a way, America is like a big ship, and when we work together and respect each other, that's when the ship gets safely home.

Victor Melling: [as the audience applauds] Terrific answer! DAMMIT!

Cheryl "Rhode Island": My parents don't like anything ostentatious. And they really don't like fire.

Miss Hawaii: Oh I know and it's an honor to have made it this far, I mean especially when you come from such a small state,

Cheryl "Rhode Island": Oh that's so true. Us Rhode Islanders...

Miss Hawaii: Umm I wasn't finished. Did it sound like I was finished?

Cheryl "Rhode Island": I'm sorry. I,

Karen "New York": Ay Dios, what are you apologizing to her for? She's obviously been drinking too much Coppertone.

Cheryl "Rhode Island": I was like a female Rain Man!