Larry Crowne (2011)

Tom Hanks: Larry Crowne

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Quotes 

• Talia Francesco : Hey - we all got free tattoos. I wanted something in Japanese so check this out.

  [Shows tattoo] 

  Talia Francesco : That one says courage, that one says spirit. Courageous spirit.

  Larry Crowne : That's Chinese, and it says soy sauce.

• Mercedes Tainot : [low-key, dark sunglasses]  Last night was a confluence of too many things happening in too short of a time span. Yeah. I believe there was an inappropriate exchange between teacher and student. I was worked up and under the influence of the demon rum. Reminded me of a spotty incident I once had with a parking lot attendant, which was... At any rate, I hope the entire thing can be forgiven and forgotten. If gossip of this nature were to circulate, it would be not only embarrassing, but my status as a professor could be tarnished.

  Larry Crowne : Well, I wouldn't want that.

  Mercedes Tainot : So, no bragging to your pals about almost scoring with the drunken professor.

  Larry Crowne : [nodding yes]  Well, I should scurry along. Hope I don't have the same conversation with Dr. Matsutani...

• Larry Crowne : Somebody skipped Matsutani's class!

  Talia Francesco : I dropped out of college today.

  Larry Crowne : What?

  Talia Francesco : "No, Talia, don't be a fool, stay in school. And don't drink and drive, or do drugs, and quit smoking, and eat vegetables." I don't, I stopped, I did, I do.

• Dell Gordo : [using Larry's new code name]  Mr. Lance Corona. Raise your right hand. Say something patriotic.

  Larry Crowne : [raises his right hand]  We'll be right back after these messages.

  Dell Gordo : Welcome to the Street Patrol. We ride for justice and beauty. It's a full-time job, Lance.

• [last lines] 

  Mercedes Tainot : You told Lala my class changed your life.

  Larry Crowne : Yes, yes, I said that. I met you.

  [they kiss] 

  Larry Crowne : So, are you hungry?

  Mercedes Tainot : Extremely.

  Larry Crowne : Let me show you the world's smallest kitchen. It's where I make my French toast.

• Larry Crowne : I was a cook.

  Dave Busik : Culinary specialist. We teach a whole track in hotel and restaurant food preparation.

  Larry Crowne : Oh, no, no, no, no, I did that long enough. Then I got into a whole different line of work, until I was downsized. I'm here to make sure that never happens again.

  Dave Busik : Say, did you ever think about studying tai chi?

  Larry Crowne : No, sir.

  Dave Busik : Cured my diabetes, no lie

• Larry Crowne : [having been fired]  I thought I was gonna be Employee of the Month.

  Jack Strang : Well, in a way, you are!