Vivian Adams Quotes in Death Becomes Her (1992)

Vivian Adams: I never had a chance to thank you for the spectacular job you did with my Aunt Esther.

Ernest Menville: Oh, well, thank you very much.

Vivian Adams: Her color, her tone. You even brought out her cheekbones.

Ernest Menville: Well, that's my job.

Vivian Adams: It was almost a shame to bury her.

Ernest Menville: It's so sweet of you to say that.

Vivian Adams: Can I ask you what your secret is?

Ernest Menville: Spray paint. You see, you can't just use regular makeup on dead skin. The pores are too dry. You've gotta use a palette and grind the stuff in. One day I'm in the hardware store and I think to myself, "What about mannequin paint?"It's got its own chemical adhesive, comes in an incredible variety of flesh...

Vivian Adams: [aghast] Excuse me!

[hurries away]