Katerina Cavalieri Quotes in Amadeus (1984)

Katerina Cavalieri: I heard you met Herr Mozart.

Antonio Salieri: News travels fast in Vienna.

Katerina Cavalieri: And he's been commissioned to write an opera. Is it true?

Antonio Salieri: Yes.

Katerina Cavalieri: Is there a part in it for me?

Antonio Salieri: No.

Katerina Cavalieri: How do you know?

Antonio Salieri: Do you know where it's set, my dear?

Katerina Cavalieri: No.

Antonio Salieri: In a harem.

Katerina Cavalieri: What's that?

Antonio Salieri: A brothel!

Katerina Cavalieri: Oh-h-h-h!

Antonio Salieri: Come. Let's begin.

Katerina Cavalieri: What does he look like?

Antonio Salieri: Mozart? You might be disappointed.

Katerina Cavalieri: Why?

Antonio Salieri: Looks and talent don't always go together, Katerina

Katerina Cavalieri: Looks don't concern me, maestro. Only talent interests a woman of taste.