Hairspray (1988)
Debbie Harry: Velma Von Tussle
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Quotes
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Velma Von Tussle : Hey you. Can I ask you a personal question?
Edna Turnblad : No, you may not.
Velma Von Tussle : Is your daughter mulatto?
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Velma Von Tussle : And you had to choose a colored record as your favorite song, didn't you? That's nice for the neighbors. You've got something against Connie Francis? Shelley Fabares? l love Shelley Fabares. Amber? Amber, are you listening to me? We have to have a little talk. You know, if your father is forced to integrate Tilted Acres, we're out of business. So, at least act white on television.
Amber Von Tussle : Leave me alone, mother. "Shake a Tail Feather" is a wild song. lts got a good beat, and you can dance to it.
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Velma Van Tussle : At least try to act white on television.
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Amber Von Tussle : Oh, God, of all nights! A Corny Collins Record Hop and l've got craters. Oh, just pop it! Pop it!
Velma Von Tussle : Just relax. Relax. Don't be ridiculous. Take it easy. Tension is the worst thing for a complexion.
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Franklin von Tussle : Well, personally, l have nothing against them. lts merely a matter of economics. Tilted Acres will never be integrated.
Velma Von Tussle : Segregation today!
Franklin von Tussle : Segregation tomorrow.
Franklin von Tussle , Velma Von Tussle : Segregation forever!
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Velma Von Tussle : Don't forget, l was Miss Soft Crab in 1945 and that title wasn't handed to me on a silver platter. l worked for it.
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Velma Van Tussle : That fat girl's no competition.
Franklin von Tussle : White trash. Pure and simple.
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Velma Von Tussle : You had three good close-ups today, period. Why can't you dance up front where the voters can see you?
Amber Von Tussle : Leave me alone, mother. l have a pimple!
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Amber Von Tussle : Oh, Daddy!
Velma Von Tussle : No lip from you, Miss lngrate. This campaign is costing us an arm and a leg!
Franklin von Tussle : New gowns, hairdresser three times a week! Why, your hairspray bill alone is enough to eat up all the profits from the tilt-a-whirl.
