'Larry Crowne' features the long-awaited big screen reunion of Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts. Not surprisingly, 'Larry Crowne' movie quotes are filled with wit, inspiration and humor. Hanks, who also directed the film (his first turn in the director's chair since 1996's 'That Thing You Do!' stars as Larry Crowne: a man laid off from his longtime job because he doesn't have a college degree. Larry's decision to go back to college is a fortuitous one - because there, he meets teacher Mercedes Tainot (Roberts). She's a hard-drinking, disillusioned, burned out educator who seems inspired by Larry's upbeat attitude. Check out some of the best quotes from 'Larry Crowne' here! Looking for some other hot summer movie quotes? Check out these quotes from Bridesmaids and Bad Teacher!
Mercedes: "Look up at your audience. Find three different focal points. Start on one side, looking into the eyes of whoever is there....hello." (Looks at Larry) Larry: (grins and waves) "Hi." Mercedes: "Hello."
And so it begins. Larry, eager to learn, seems a bit eager to get to know his teacher a little better too.
Larry: "They said it's because I didn't go to college." Lamar: "Get you some knowledge and you'll be fireproof." B’Ella: "You're never to old to learn."
Larry’s friends, Lamar (Cedric the Entertainer) and B’Ella (Taraji P. Henson), are definitely pushing him in the right direction. Does a college degree make you truly fireproof? Not really, but it could help Larry land a new job (one where he’ll be appreciated).
Mercedes: "This is it?" (counts nine students) "My day has just been made. Excuse me: The state charter requires a minimum of ten students per class or else it costs more for us to be here than not. I mean did you really want a class at 8 a.m.? I didn’t. No, okay thanks!" Larry: (runs into the classroom, late) "Is this Speech 217?" Mercedes: (sighing) "See if you can find yourself a seat."
Sorry Mercedes. Larry Crowne just threw a big ol' monkey wrench into your plans - you'll be teaching this class, and you'll be teaching it at 8 a.m.
Mercedes: "Would you like to kiss me?" Larry: (dances wildly in front of Mercedes’ closed door, making goofy poses) Mercedes: (through the door) "You are so cute - I can see you!" Larry: (freezes)
What guy hasn't done the happy kiss dance when the door shuts? Larry, wait a few seconds (and maybe back away from the door) before unleashing your giddiness.
PA Announcer: (mumbles) Trainee Wong: "What'd they say?" Larry: "You have to listen twice." PA Announcer: (more mumbles) Trainee Wong: "Larry Crowne to the common break area? It's employee of the month day! How many will this be?" Larry: "Aw, I'm not saying...(holds up fingers and whispers)...nine!"
Larry and Trainee Wong (Randall Park) are on the floor working when this announcement comes. Larry is just sure more great things are in store. He'd be wrong about that...
Cox: "Crowne, we've come to a parting of the ways." Larry: "This sounds like you're firing me."
Sadly, Larry, they are firing you. Your boss, Cox (Dale Dye), is letting you go because, despite your outstanding work over several decades, you don't have a college degree.
Talia: "Never buy clothes you don’t try on. You have to feel the fabric and test the drape." Larry: "I don’t." Talia: "Take off your pants." Larry: "What?" Talia: "Get behind that rack and take off your pants!" Larry: "You know, I can’t really afford all these new threads." Talia: "Tis gratis, Lance!" (Talia’s boyfriend drives up) "Lance, my boyfriend’s here - put your pants back on." Boyfriend: "Hey Lance, put your pants back on."
Budding fashion diva Talia decides to get Larry ("Lance") some new threads. Unfortunately, just as he’s disrobing to try on some new pants, her boyfriend drives up on his motorcycle. Oops?
Larry: "Can you get this hunk of junk working? How fast does it go?" (quickly crashes the scooter) Lamar: "Larry!" Larry: "It’s got power!"
Well, thanks to Lamar, Larry has himself a brand new (well, very used) scooter to get to his classes. He needs some practice to handle the scooter’s raw power, of course.
Larry: (knocks on Mercedes’ window) "It’s Larry Crowne!" Mercedes: "Right, hi." Larry: "I have you for Speech 217 in just a couple of minutes." Mercedes: "Yes you do." Larry: "I saw you singing." Mercedes: "Oh I’m just drowning out the GPS." (GPS unit speaks) "See? It never stops." Larry: "No wonder, that’s a Map Genie. Back when I sold you such things I would’ve steered you toward a Vortex because the Map Genie has...it’s very complicated." (Leans in the car) "Well no wonder - the Auto On feature is engaged. So, Menu, Select, Features, Auto, Voice Select, Change, Yes, On, Off. Off, Change, Yes, Save and Back, Back, Back and Exit! How long was that broken?" Mercedes: "Ever since my husband installed it himself." Larry: "Well it’s all fixed now." Mercedes: "Thank you." Larry: "What are you gonna make us do today in class?" Mercedes: "You’ll just have to find out." Larry: "Follow me!" (takes off on his scooter) Mercedes: "Interesting."
Yes, interesting. A nice guy? Mercedes seems quite taken aback by the idea.
Larry: "In the Navy I went around the world five times, but I would never be able to communicate it to you unless I had taken a class like this."
The words every teacher needs to hear to warm the cockles of their heart. Larry has a way with words, and this quote is yet another reason why Tom Hanks, as Larry Crowne, is so darn charming.
Talia: "Didn’t see you in the scooter pit last term. Are you an ex-cop?" Larry: "Why would you think that?" Talia: "Decking in a polo shirt makes you look like one."
Larry’s new friend, fellow student Talia (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), is giving him some good advice: A wardrobe change is definitely in order, if he wants to fit in.
Larry: "They said it's because I didn't go to college."BUY @ amazon
Mercedes: (mixing a strong frozen drink) "Mmmmm...brain freeze!"BUY @ amazon
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