Doris Mann Quotes in Postcards from the Edge (1990)

Doris Mann: So you said you have a ranch?

Jack Faulkner: Yeah, out in Malibu.

Doris Mann: If all ranchers looked like you, there wouldn't be many crops.

Jack Faulkner: Depends on what you're raising.

Doris Mann: Certainly not doubts!

[both laugh, Suzanne enters]

Doris Mann: Oh, I was just coming to get you, your little friend is here.

Suzanne Vale: Can I speak to you for a moment in private?

Doris Mann: Excuse me, my daughter wants to speak to me.

[both step into alcove]

Suzanne Vale: I would really just like a few people of my own without them having to like you so much!

Doris Mann: I was just being friendly. And I don't care if he likes me or not, your friend in there with the bedroom eyes.

Suzanne Vale: Right. And the living room nose, the kitchen forehead and den ears.

Doris Mann: Never let 'em see you ache. That's what Mr. Mayer used to say. Or was it "ass"? Never let 'em see your ass.