- Victor Geddes: My mother said "You don't have to like everything, but you have to try everything".
- Hilary O'Neil: My mother always said "Pass the Velveeta".
Campbell Scott - Victor Geddes
Julia Roberts - Hilary O'Neil

“Whatever you end up doing, love it. The way you loved the projection booth when you were a little squirt.”

Philippe Noiret - Alfredo

“- Joan Winfield: Don't you get lonesome being here all alone?
- Pop Tolliver: No, I like people. Not seeing many of them keeps me liking them.”
Bette Davis - Joan Winfield
Harry Davenport - Pop Tolliver

“- Lance Rogers: Doctor, I'm disappointed in my judgment. I'm beginning to like you.
- Doug Lee: Doctor, I'm just suffering a similar disillusionment. I'm beginning to suspect you're almost human yourself.”
Ralph Bellamy - Lance Rogers
Errol Flynn - Doug Lee

“Scotty, you're boring. I liked you for a while, but now I can't stand looking at you. Even your voice makes me sick.”

Haylie Johnson - Nikki Trainor