The Best Quotes From 'Where'd You Go, Bernadette'

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Updated April 30, 2024 24 items

It's time to vote for the best Where'd You Go, Bernadette quotes. The film is a comedy-drama based on the best-selling novel by Maria Semple. It has been directed by Richard Linklater, whose previous movies include everything from Dazed & Confused, to Boyhood, to School of Rock. He co-wrote the adaptation with Holly Gent and Vince Palmo. Their screenplay has many poignant moments, along with some funny lines and beautifully crafted one liners. The Where'd You Go, Bernadette quotes on this list will display the fruits of their work.

Cate Blanchett stars as Bernadette Fox, a woman who abruptly escapes the routine nature of her life by running away and pursuing some of her dreams. This act leaves her husband Elgin (Billy Crudup) and daughter Bee (Emma Nelson) befuddled. Kristen Wiig co-stars as Bernadette's rival, Judy Greer as a psychiatrist, and Laurence Fishburne as her mentor. Megan Mullally and Steve Zahn also have supporting roles. As usual, Linklater has assembled an impressive cast. Their joint efforts make this a movie that gets you laughing and experiencing a variety of feelings. 

Vote up the most memorable Where'd You Go, Bernadette quotes from the list below, whether funny or dramatic, and regardless of which character speaks them. 

  • Menace to Society
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    33 VOTES

    Menace to Society

    Paul Jellinek: People like you must create. If you don't, you become a menace to society.

    33 votes
  • Playing This Game
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    6 VOTES

    Playing This Game

    Bernadette Fox (to Audrey Griffin): Don't stand there and pretend you haven't been playing this game, too.

    6 votes
  • Kick Life
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    11 VOTES

    Kick Life

    Bernadette Fox: Step aside, because I am about to kick the hell out of life.

    11 votes
  • Forgot About Herself
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    7 VOTES

    Forgot About Herself

    Bee Branch: I think what happened to my mom is that she got so focused on her family that she forgot about herself.

    7 votes
  • Exposed
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    Exposed

    Bernadette Fox: I'm not good when exposed to people.

    6 votes
  • Reality
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    2 VOTES

    Reality

    Dr. Kurtz: Bernadette, we'd like to present to you the reality of your situation.

    2 votes
  • Second Act
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    2 VOTES

    Second Act

    Bernadette Fox: I have this one shot to launch my second act.

    2 votes
  • Heart Racing
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    3 VOTES

    Heart Racing

    Bernadette Fox: Something unexpected has just come up. Just thinking about it has got my heart racing.

    3 votes
  • Bathroom Break
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    3 VOTES

    Bathroom Break

    Bernadette Fox: I'm sorry. I've had to pee since I got here.

    3 votes
  • Irrational Anxiety
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    Irrational Anxiety

    Bernadette Fox: I can feel this irrational anxiety draining my store of energy.

    3 votes
  • Three Hours on the Internet
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    3 VOTES

    Three Hours on the Internet

    Bernadette Fox: Did you know that the Drake Passage is the most turbulent body of water on the entire planet? Well, I know, because I just spent the last three hours on the internet.

    3 votes
  • Ponies Are Cute
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    1 VOTES

    Ponies Are Cute

    Bernadette Fox: Ponies are cute and maybe not as much trouble as we thought.

    1 votes
  • Die of Cuteness
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    1 VOTES

    Die of Cuteness

    Bee Branch: I'm accompanying the first graders.

    Bernadette Fox: That's a big deal, Bee. Can I come?

    Bee Branch: No, you wouldn't like it. The words are way too cute. You might die of cuteness.

    Bernadette Fox: Yeah, well, I want to die of cuteness. It's my favorite thing to die of cuteness.

    1 votes
  • Sleep
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    1 VOTES

    Sleep

    Elgin Branch: Honey, are you getting enough sleep?

    Bernadette Fox: Sleep? What's that?

    1 votes
  • Punch It
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    1 VOTES

    Punch It

    [Bernadette is in her car with Bee. They want to avoid Audrey Griffin.]

    Bernadette Fox: She's coming. What do we do?

    Bee Branch: Punch it!

    1 votes
  • Birdbath in the Living Room
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    2 VOTES

    Birdbath in the Living Room

    Audrey Griffin: Your hillside just slid into my home! My yard, my Japanese maples... The birdbath is practically in my living room!

    2 votes
  • Other Mothers
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    Other Mothers

    Audrey Griffin: None of the other mothers like you, Bernadette!

    2 votes
  • No Card
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    2 VOTES

    No Card

    [A worker introduces himself to Bernadette and hands her a business card]

    Worker: Tom.

    Bernadette Fox: Bernadette Fox. No card.

    2 votes
  • Cinnabon
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    Cinnabon

    Bernadette Fox: I guess this Cinnabon isn't going to eat itself.

    2 votes
  • Flying Monkeys
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    Flying Monkeys

    Bernadette Fox: Audrey and her flying monkeys have always hated me.

    2 votes
  • This Family
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    This Family

    Elgin Branch: What is going on with this family right now?

    2 votes
  • First Lady of France
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    3 VOTES

    First Lady of France

    Audrey Griffin: Did you notice our First Lady of France has her scarf look going?

    3 votes
  • Beauty and Talent
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    0 VOTES

    Beauty and Talent

    Elgin Branch: I was taken by her beauty and talent.

    0 votes
  • World Domination
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    World Domination

    Bee Branch: World domination ain't pretty.

    0 votes