"The first guy I've ever loved was a total nothing. The second was worse. My mom called me a bum magnet. There was a bum in a fifty mile radius, I was completely attracted to him."

"People always do what you tell them to do? ...I guess so."

"Honey, I've got a runner in my pantyhose. I'm not wearing pantyhose."

"I want the fairy tale."

"[to Edward] In case I forget to tell you later, I had a really good time tonight."

"People's reaction to opera the first time they hear it is extreme. They either love it or they hate it. If they love it, they will always love it. If they don't, they may learn to appreciate it, but it will never become part of their soul."

"Impossible relationships. My special gift is impossible relationships."

"Larry Miller — Mr. Hollister"

"Hector Elizondo — Hotel Manager Barney Thompson"

"Elinor Donahue — Bridget"

"Amy Yasbeck — Elizabeth Stuckey"

"Alex Hyde-White — David Morse"

"Laura San Giacomo — Kit De Luca"

"Jason Alexander — Philip Stuckey"

"Ralph Bellamy — James Morse (final film role)"

"Julia Roberts — Vivian Ward"

"Richard Gere — Edward Lewis"

"Happy Man: Welcome to Hollywood! What's your dream? Everybody comes here; this is Hollywood, land of dreams. Some dreams come true, some don't; but keep on dreamin' - this is Hollywood. Always time to dream, so keep on dreamin'."

"Magician at party: No matter what they say, it's all about money. So let's imagine, ladies, that you're a savings and loan officer. Watch - one, two, three; see, you've got it all, and we've got nothing. You've got all four, take a look."

"You and I are such similar creatures, Vivian. We both screw people for money."

"A name... you want a name... the pressure of a name... I got it! Cinde-fucking-rella!"