A Thousand Words Movie Quotes

'A Thousand Words' movie quotes include the best, most memorable lines from this 2012 comedy-drama starring Eddie Murphy. In 'A Thousand Words,' Murphy is Jack McCall, a literary agent who uses words to get what he wants. Later, he becomes cursed, and words become his enemy. This list includes some of the funniest quotes from 'A Thousand Words,' so be sure to vote for your favorites. If you have a personal favorite line that isn't listed, by all means, add it!

Jack McCall is a man of many, many words. He talks all the time, almost too much. When he angers a new-age guru, Dr. Sinja (Cliff Curtis), McCall quickly discovers that every single word counts. Dr. Sinja gives him a magic tree. With each word Jack speaks, a leaf falls. When all the leaves are off of the tree, McCall will die. Can Jack McCall manage to keep his mouth shut and save his own life? 'A Thousand Words,' which also stars Kerry Washington, Allison Janney and Clark Duke, is directed by Brian Robbins ('Norbit,' 'Meet Dave').

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