Burlesque

Sean: So, is Ali short for anything? Ali: Oh, yeah, it's short for Alice. Sean: Alice, hm? Well, welcome to Wonderland.

Burlesque (2010 American film), CC BY-SA 4.0

Ali: Jack, why did you leave Kentucky? Jack: Well, why did you leave Iowa? Ali: Because I looked around and realized there wasn't one person whose life I wanted. Jack: Exactly.

Burlesque (2010 American film), CC BY-SA 4.0

Nikki: [annoyed] Didn't your mama ever tell you it's not polite to stare? Ali: You-You're just so damn beautiful, I... Nikki: Well in that case, screw your mama and stare away. Ali: No one would ever know. Nikki: Know what? Ali: That you're a dude.

Burlesque (2010 American film), CC BY-SA 4.0

Tess: [Ali is auditioning] Hey Dave, cut it. Ali: H-hold on a second, I can do this! Tess: And I think that it's sweet that you think that you can.

Burlesque (2010 American film), CC BY-SA 4.0

Marcus: Wow. I can't believe Tess has you buried in the kick line. Ali: She didn't know I sang. Marcus: Well, you certainly can. And you are way too good to be doing it here.

Burlesque (2010 American film), CC BY-SA 4.0

Nikki: What the hell is that waitress doing here? I want that bitch out. Sean: And what did she ever do to you? Nikki: She said I looked like a drag queen! Sean: Well, that can't be the first time that's happened before.

Burlesque (2010 American film), CC BY-SA 4.0