Life Is Sweet (1990)

David Thewlis: Nicola's Lover

Quotes 

• Nicola's Lover : I want to see you nice.

  Nicola : Well what's nice? it's only a boring cliche.

  Nicola's Lover : No, nice. Nice. Show me a bit of civility, a bit of respect.

  Nicola : You don't show me no respect!

  Nicola's Lover : I'm trying to respect you now. Trying to treat you like a real person Instead of some fucking - shag bag.

• Nicola : Stop being antagonistic.

  Nicola's Lover : I'm not being antagonistic. I'm trying to have an intelligent conversation with you. Are you capable of that? Eh? I don't think you are, are you? Really. Bit vacant, aint ya? Bit of an air-head. Nothing going on. Bit dumb. Bit dizzy. Dimbo, bimbo. Dumb blondster, ain't ya? Eh, hello. Anyone at home? Hello? Hello? You're a fake.

  Nicola : I am intelligent.

• Aubrey, Regret Rien Owner : These stocks are reducing nicely. Secret of a great sauce is a well reduced stock. No stock, no sauce. Keys to the door. You're working with a genius. Do you know that? I'm not just a wanker, y'know. I could teach you things you've never even dreamed of. I'm a magician.

  Nicola's Lover : I want a drink.

  Aubrey, Regret Rien Owner : Well, there's plenty of orange juice in there, help yourself.

  Nicola's Lover : I want some wine.

  Aubrey, Regret Rien Owner : I can't have you getting drunk. Kitchen's a very dangerous place.

• Nicola : I know you want it.

  Nicola's Lover : Do I?

  Nicola : Yeah.

  Nicola's Lover : How do you know?

  Nicola : Syncronicity.