Quotes from the Movie Mirrormask

I am a Very Important Man. I have a Tower.

Valentine

We often confuse what we wish for with what is.

Valentine

NO! I don't wanna be a waiter!

Valentine

All those kids in there want to run away and join the circus! Helena: Great, they can have MY life, I want to run away and join real life!

Joanne

My mum always said: "It's a dog eat dog world, son. You get them before they get you. Eat your greens. Stop embarrassing me in front of the neighbors. Maybe it would best if you leave home and never come back!"

Valentine

The charm.

Citizen

No, that's actually a chicken.

Minister

I understand this must be quite painful for you but really it is a chicken.

Minister

I keep trying to tell him, he just doesn't listen!

Chicken

Hungry.

Sphinx

Is this a riddle thing?

Helena

Still hungry.

Sphinx

I remember I said to him: 'Mr Bagwell, how can a mask know what you need?' And he said: 'Cynthia, remember I don't know what I'm talking about.'

Mrs. Bagwell