The Most Memorable 'Big Fish' Quotes
The best Big Fish quotes show why it's still one of the best movies in Tim Burton's filmography. The movie follows a son trying to make amends with his father, who has a knack for telling wild, far-out stories. The film held a special significance for Burton as his father passed away a few years before Big Fish was released. It's a heartfelt, magical tale that's a wonderful testament to the power of storytelling.
Stories tend to stick with us, which is why you likely remember many of these Big Fish movie quotes even if it's been years since you've seen the film. Vote for the quotes you love best.
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Time Stops
Senior Ed Bloom: They say when you meet the love of your life, time stops, and that's true. What they don't tell you is that when it starts again, it moves extra fast to catch up.
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He Becomes the Stories
Will Bloom: A man tells his stories so many times that he becomes the stories. They live on after him, and in that way he becomes immortal.
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A Tall Tale
Josephine: Oh, so this is a tall tale?
Senior Ed Bloom: Well, it's not a short one.
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Most Things You Consider Evil
Young Ed Bloom: It was that night I discovered that most things you consider evil or wicked are simply lonely and lacking in the social niceties.
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I've Always Been a Fool
Senior Ed Bloom: There's a time when a man needs to fight, and a time when he needs to accept that his destiny is lost... the ship has sailed and only a fool would continue. Truth is... I've always been a fool.
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You Don't Even Know Me
Sandra Bloom: You don't even know me.
Young Ed Bloom: I have the rest of my life to find out.
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Some Fish That Cannot Be Caught
Young Ed Bloom: There are some fish that cannot be caught. It's not that they are faster or stronger than other fish, they're just touched by something extra.
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There's Not a Sad Face to be Found
Will Bloom: Everybody's there, and I mean everybody. And the strange thing is, there's not a sad face to be found, everyone's just so happy to see you.
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Catch An Uncatchable Woman
Senior Ed Bloom: Sometimes, the only way to catch an uncatchable woman is to offer her a wedding ring.
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Big Fish In A Small Pond
Amos Calloway: You were a big fish in a small pond, but this here is the ocean and your drownin'. Take my advice, go back to Puddleville. You'll be happy there.
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Suddenly It's New
Will Bloom: Have you ever heard a joke so many times you've forgotten why it's funny? And then you hear it again and suddenly it's new. You remember why you loved it in the first place.
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Church People Drive Too Slow
Will Bloom: We have to take Glenville to avoid the church traffic because the damn church people drive too slow.
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The Grass So Green
Norther Winslow: The grass so green. Skies so blue. Spectre is really great!
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This Isn't How I Die
Young Ed Bloom: This isn't how I die.
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Involuntary Servitude
Amos Calloway: Tell me, Karl, have you ever heard the term "involuntary servitude?"
Karl: No.
Amos Calloway: "Unconscionable contract?"
Karl: Uh, nope.
Amos Calloway: Great!
