Best Dirty Dancing Quotes That No One Can Put In The Corner
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Between the great dance moves, the exceptional music and the memorable love story, 'Dirty Dancing' has some stunning dialogues which have stood the test of time.
If you are diehard 'Dirty Dancing' fan, then this article will remind you of some of the best quotes from 'Dirty Dancing'. We have covered all the famous lines from 'Dirty Dancing', whether it’s a quote about love or dance that you are looking for.
This popular romantic dance movie, 'Dirty Dancing' was released in 1987. It was written by Eleanor Bergstein, directed by Emile Ardolino and produced by Linda Gottlieb.
This romantic movie is all about the forbidden love between Patrick Swayze as Johnny Castle and Jennifer Grey as Frances 'Baby' Houseman. In the film, Frances 'Baby' Houseman spends the summer with her family at Catskills resort.
Johnny is a dance instructor in the camp, and here begins the love story between Johnny and Baby. Baby’s father is against his daughter meeting Johnny and becoming close to him, but Baby is resilient and determined to help Johnny to perform in his biggest dance show.
Baby and Johnny have some interesting conversations throughout the film, and none more so than the conversation leading up to the most iconic line from the film, "nobody puts Baby in a corner".
This line is said by Johnny in response to the fact that, in the movie, Baby’s parents forbade her from dancing and made her sit quietly beside them "in a corner".
In response to this, Johnny says the iconic line, “nobody puts Baby in a corner,” in a bid to build Baby's confidence and encourage her to show her talent and express herself. This Patrick Swayze quote has become an iconic dialogue and it almost defines the entire movie.
Among all of the most memorable Patrick Swayze quotes, this 'Dirty Dancing' quote is the one that every 'Dirty Dancing' movie lover will certainly remember.
We have put together a list of 'Dirty Dancing' movie quotes including Patrick Swayze quotes, the most iconic quote from 'Dirty Dancing', 'Dirty Dancing' Baby quotes, 'Dirty Dancing' love quotes, Patrick Swayze movie quotes and dance movie quotes.
Some movies leave a mark so deep that even decades later those movies are the cornerstone of certain emotions. 'Dirty Dancing' is one such movie.
Everything from the casting, to the acting, to the dancing was perfect. All the actors, not only just Patrick Swayze, but also other actors like Lisa Houseman, did a fantastic job. Such movies transport us to a place of fond reminiscence, so let's revisit some of the best 'Dirty Dancing' quotes that every fan will cherish.
Just like these 'Dirty Dancing' quotes, we have curated lists of several other famous movie quotes as well. You may want to check out these 80s movie quotes and 'The Notebook' quotes. We are sure these quotes can be an inspiration to you, with lots of funny quotes that can cheer you up and make your day as well.
The Best Quotes From 'Dirty Dancing'
These are some of the best 'Dirty Dancing' quotes that every fan of 'Dirty Dancing' will remember and swoon over. These have now become iconic dialogues and have reached a cult status.
Super fans might want to know what really happened on the set of 'Dirty Dancing'. Well, did you know that the entire movie was shot in just 44 days and the actors trained in dancing for only two weeks before shooting began? Now that's a cool insight into this iconic movie's making!
1.“No, the-the way he saved her. I-I mean, I-I could never do anything like that. That was somethin’. I mean, the reason people treat me like I’m nothin’ is because I’m nothin’."
-Johnny Castle.
2.“Very early I learned that you have to be true to yourself about what you care about - what you believe in. If you're not, you have nothing at all. You have to listen to that bird inside that tells you what's right.”
-Johnny Castle.
3.“Fight harder, huh? I don't see you fightin' so hard, Baby. I don't see you runnin' up to daddy tellin' him I'm your guy.”
-Johnny Castle.
4.“I'm gonna do my kind of dancin' with a great partner, who's not only a terrific dancer. Somebody who's taught me that there are people willing to stand up for other people no matter what it costs them. Somebody who's taught me about the kind of person I wanna be.”
-Johnny Castle.
5.“God, I am so sick of this rain. Remind me not to take my honeymoon at Niagara Falls.”
- Lisa Houseman.
6."Where is my beige iridescent lipstick?"
- Lisa Houseman.
7."Don't put your heel down - don't put your heel down."
-Johnny Castle.
8."Oh, come on. You don't care about me."
-Lisa Houseman.
9. "You wanna hear something crazy? Last night I - I dreamed we were walking along and we met your father. He said, 'Come on,' and he put his arm around me. Just like he did with Robbie."
-Johnny Castle.
10. "Just put your pickle on everybody's plate college boy and leave the hard stuff to me."
-Johnny Castle.
11. "Yeah, it takes a real saint to ask Daddy."
-Johnny Castle.
12. "You don't understand the way it is, I mean for somebody like me. Last month I'm eating Jujubes to keep alive, and this month women are stuffing diamonds in my pocket."
-Johnny Castle.
13. "But the coral shoes match that dress!"
-Lisa Houseman.
14. "This is not a tragedy. A tragedy is three men trapped in a mine, or police dogs used in Birmingham."
-Dr Jake Housman.
Famous 'Dirty Dancing' Quotes
This romantic movie is not only remembered and loved because it is a great dance movie. Equally famous is the love story between Johnny and Baby, and also its iconic dialogues.
Most of these quotes from 'Dirty Dancing' have lived on for a long time. If you haven't seen the film, you will have to search far and wide to catch it, as it is sadly been taken off Netflix recently!
15. “Nobody puts Baby in a corner.”
- Johnny Castle.
16. "Go back to your playpen, Baby."
- Penny.
17. “I've been thinking about the Domino Effect. Now, if Vietnam falls, does that mean China's next?"
- Lisa Houseman.
18. “Look, Spaghetti Arms. This is my dance space. This is your dance space. I don’t go into yours, you don’t go into mine. You gotta hold the frame.”
-Johnny Castle.
19. “Now, you’ll hurt me if you don’t trust me, alright?”
-Johnny Castle.
'Dirty Dancing' Quotes From Baby
Frances 'Baby' Houseman has delivered some stunning dialogues in 'Dirty Dancing'. They are sassy, cool and hence have become memorable. Read through these 'Dirty Dancing' lines from the movie and we are sure you are going to love them. She is played by a wonderful actress, who delivers her lines perfectly.
20. “I'm scared of everything! I'm scared of what I saw - I'm scared of what I did, of who I am! And most of all I'm scared of walking out of this room and never feeling my whole life the way I feel when I'm with you.”
- Frances 'Baby' Houseman.
21. “That was the summer of 1963, when everybody called me Baby, and it didn't occur to me to mind.
That was before President Kennedy was shot, before the Beatles. When I couldn't wait to join the Peace Corps, and I thought I'd never find a guy as great as my dad. That was the summer we went to Kellerman's.”
- Frances 'Baby' Houseman.
22. “You told me you wanted me to change the world, make it better. But you meant by becoming a lawyer or an economist and marrying someone from Harvard. I’m not proud of myself, but I’m in this family too and you can’t keep giving me the silent treatment."
- Frances 'Baby' Houseman.
23. “I carried a watermelon.”
- Frances 'Baby' Houseman.
24. "Frances 'Baby' Houseman: Yeah, tell him your ideas! He’s a person like everyone else. I’m sure he’ll think they’re great.
Johnny Castle: Look, I know these people, Baby. They’re all rich and they’re mean. They won’t listen to me.
Frances 'Baby' Houseman: Well, then why not fight harder? Make them listen?
Johnny Castle: You tell ’em, Baby."
- 'Dirty Dancing'.
25. "Johnny Castle: What's your real name, Baby?
Frances 'Baby' Houseman: Frances. For the first woman in the cabinet.
Johnny Castle: Francis. That's a real grown up name."
- 'Dirty Dancing'.
26. "There are a lot of things about me that aren’t what you thought. But if you love me, you have to love all the things about me, and I love you and I’m sorry I let you down. I’m so sorry, Daddy. But you let me down too.”
- Frances 'Baby' Houseman.
Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotes for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for the best 'Dirty Dancing' quotes, then why not take a look at 'You've Got Mail' quotes or 'Footloose' quotes for more great movie quotes?
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