James Wright Quotes in The Thing Called Love (1993)

James Wright: This check seems to be made out to "selfish, arrogant dickhead."

Miranda Presley: Yeah, they'll cash it. They know it's you.

James Wright: How many Beatles are there?

Kyle Davidson: Three... and Ringo.

James Wright: This didn't have to get ugly

Miranda Presley: And what about... me?

James Wright: You want to come all the way to Memphis just to sit around and watch me record? I thought you'd want to stay here. settle into our, house...

Miranda Presley: And do what?

James Wright: do what? don't know. What does one do anywhere? There's a number of things you could do... write songs... birdwatch.

Miranda Presley: [sitting in the truck] Okay, come on. Lets go.

James Wright: We can't just leave, we've gotta at least let them know we've changed our mind... the preachers on his way and it's raining...

Miranda Presley: No, no, no, no. Look, uh, we'll just... We'll have a fight, and i'll pretend to slap you... or shoot you in the leg or something...

James Wright: ...Got a better idea.

Miranda Presley: ...What?

James Wright: Let's... get married.

Miranda Presley: You don't just get married as a joke.

James Wright: It's not a joke. It's a journey.

Miranda Presley: Hey. You know, I don't appreciate you including me in your lie back there. Especially without asking me.

James Wright: Well, that's a fine point to make. Thank you.

Miranda Presley: Okay.

James Wright: There might be a song in that.

Miranda Presley: Huh?

James Wright: I was gonna ask you out for a beer, but i've since changed my mind.

Miranda Presley: What is that? Some kinda line?

James Wright: Yes.

Miranda Presley: Does it work?

James Wright: Sometimes. Rarely.

Miranda Presley: I'll bet.

James Wright: I might change my mind again...

Miranda Presley: Maybe you should change your line.