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'50/50' quotes represent some of the best lines in this 2011 drama/comedy film, which stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Adam, a young man dealing with cancer. Gordon-Levitt delivers some of the most memorable '50/50' movie quotes, but his friend, Kyle (Seth Rogen) does as well, injecting humor into a very, very tough situation. Other great quotes come from Adam's mother, Diane (Anjelica Huston), and Adam's grad student therapist Katherine (Anna Kendrick). These '50/50' quotes are inspirational and funny, reflecting the overall theme of the movie. Enjoy the quotes and be sure to vote for your favorites (and add your own).

'50/50' is loosely based on writer Will Reiser's own experiences with having cancer in his 20s. Is it a realistic portrayal? Movie critics seem to think so: '50/50' movie reviews are overwhelmingly positive (the movie scored very well on Rotten Tomatoes).

For more blockbuster movie quotes, check out these lists for the best lines from 'Moneyball,' 'Contagion,' 'Dolphin Tale, 'I Don't Know How She Does It' and 'Red State.'

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Can't Change Your Situation

Adam: "That's what everybody's been saying: You'll feel better and don't worry and this is all fine and it's not."
Katherine: "You can't change your situation. The only think that you can change is how you choose to deal with it."

Anna Kendrick plays psychotherapy grad student Katherine in '50/50.' Part of her job: to help Adam deal with his illness and sort through his feelings.
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Because I Have Cancer?

Adam: "So, you really think that the girls gonna go for me just 'cause I have cancer?"
Kyle: "For the millionth time, yes!"

As Adam's best friend Kyle, Seth Rogen tries to keep his buddy's spirits lifted. He convinces Adam that his cancer will make him a 'chick magnet.'
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Night Blindness

Rachael (to Adam): "You got a prescription for medicinal marijuana?"
Kyle: "No, I got a prescription."
Rachael: "Well, what's wrong with you?"
Kyle: "I have night blindness..."

Classic Seth Rogen weed humor. Hiliarious!
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But I Recycle

Adam: "A tumor?"
Doctor: "Yes."
Adam: "Me?"
Doctor: "Yes."
Adam: "That doesn't make any sense though. I mean, I don't smoke, I don't drink...I recycle..."

This quote sums up how Adam feels: He's only 27. He has what? He's lived a clean life, done the right things, but he still got cancer. For anyone who's battled the disease, particularly younger adults, this has to resonate....
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Special Macaroons

Alan: "You want a macaroon?"
Adam: "Oh, thanks I'm alright."
Alan: "There's weed in 'em..."

Fellow cancer patient Alan (Philip Baker Hall) surprises Adam with his offer of weed cookies. For those who don't know, sometimes marijuana can help to offset the side effects of chemotherapy.
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You're Young

Kyle: "You're young. Young people beat cancer all the time. Every celebrity beats cancer: Tom Green, the guy from Dexter, Lance Armstrong - he keeps getting it!"

Kyle tries very hard to keep his friend's spirits high, explaining that if celebs can beat cancer, he can too.
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My Body

Adam: "Okay let's do it. (Turns on clippers, hesitates) Wait a minute - what do you use these for?"
Kyle: "You know, my body..."

Adam hesitates while shaving his head with Kyle's clippers, and rightly so.
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Casino Game

Kyle: "50/50. If you were a casino game, you would have the best odds."

More great humor during dark times from Kyle.
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Moving In

Diane: "So, what's the special occasion?"
Adam: "Have you ever seen Terms of Endearment?"
Rachael: "Adam, just tell her."
Adam: "I have cancer."
Diane: "Oh honey, I'm moving in."
Adam: "No, no, mom, no."
Adam: "I'm your mother, Adam!"
Diane: "No, exactly, that's why!"

The extraordinarily talented Anjelica Huston plays Adam's mother, Diane, in '50/50.' Here, she reacts like many mothers would when they learn their child is sick - she immediately makes plans to move in and take over (much to Adam's dismay)...
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I Have Cancer

Adam: "Great song."
Bar Girl: "Totally."
Adam: "I have cancer."

This funny scene comes after Adam's friend Kyle has convinced him that all women he hits on will be into him because he has cancer - Adam decides to test the theory.
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