Philomena Quotes

Philomena: Remember Martin, it isn't their fault. They didn't know Anthony had a different name.
Martin Sixsmith: One of them did.

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Philomena: I remember that day at the fair. His father made me laugh by pretending to be an old man and I made him laugh by pretending to be an old woman. Now I am one, and I'll never know if Anthony ever even thought about me. And I'll never be able to say sorry.

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Jane: How do you feel about that, going to America with Martin?
Philomena: [hesitates]I, uh, I don't know.
Jane: I could come with you if you like.
Philomena: No no no, you have your work. I'm only worried that Martin would have to go all that way with a daft old woman like me.
Martin Sixsmith: I don't think you're daft.
Philomena: Oh, go away widja.
Martin Sixsmith: Or old.

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Martin Sixsmith: He's dead.
Sally Mitchell: Who's dead?
Martin Sixsmith: The son. He died eight years ago.
Sally Mitchell: Oh dear. What did he die of?
Martin Sixsmith: I don't know, I didn't find out. I'm at the airport.
Sally Mitchell: You're at the airport?
Martin Sixsmith: Well she just wants to get back, be with her daughter.
Sally Mitchell: What about the story?
Martin Sixsmith: Well... he's dead.
Sally Mitchell: Dead or alive, happy or sad, they're both good. Spin it. Find a story.
Martin Sixsmith: Look, if I stay here and she's goes home no one's going to answer my questions.
Sally Mitchell: Then keep her there.
Martin Sixsmith: What? Come on, she's in bits! It's like she's lost him all over again.
Sally Mitchell: That's great, write that line down. You signed a contract.
Martin Sixsmith: Are you serious?
Sally Mitchell: Yes. Call me when you've got something.

Movie: Philomena