Shirley Baniszewski Quotes in An American Crime (2007)

Shirley Baniszewski: I thought we were just teaching her.

Shirley Baniszewski: Don't worry Jennie. Mamma's just teaching her.

Gertrude Baniszewski: [preparing to write the tattoo onto Sylvia's belly] Ricky... she came back from juvenile! Started stirring up trouble again... Johnny hold her!

Sylvia Likens: No, please, please!

Gertrude Baniszewski: Keep her still!

Marie Baniszewski: If you move, it'll only be messy.

Gertrude Baniszewski: [gives Marie a lighter and a safety pin] Light that.

Sylvia Likens: No! No! No! Please! No! No! Please! Please!

Gertrude Baniszewski: Stop it!

Shirley Baniszewski: You got it right, mama?

Gertrude Baniszewski: Make sure it's hot!

Sylvia Likens: I'm sorry! I'm sorry!

Gertrude Baniszewski: You liar!

Sylvia Likens: Please stop, please no! Please!

[Marie gives Gertrude the safety pin]

Gertrude Baniszewski: You branded my daughters... now I have to brand you.