I got my letter last week from Deseret Books. Sadly it was a rejection. I'll admit I was a little disappointed, but I brushed it off. I had hardly expected it to be accepted for publication, after all it is only my first book (not counting the little practice stories I've written over the years)
I understand that most beginning authors who are rejected tend to give up. This was not my case. Actually it made me want to try harder. I originally intended to go back and polish up some stuff. Make it more exciting and all. However when I went back, I found that there were more mistakes and weak plot points than I had thought. I decided to completely rewrite the book.
I went online and found some creative writing tips. After reading them, I discovered more and more big boo-boos in my original story. After reading the tips, I came to the conclusion that Shaken Forever was poorly written with no hook, a weak plot, cruddy dialogue, and especially weak characters. It might sound like I'm only being hard on myself, but I'm being honest. While my book had it's good points, it was mostly a mess. I'm throwing this one into my pile of "Practice Stories" along with The Crossed Swords Series, The Emerald Arrow, and all my unfinished novels.
Taking advice from the writing tips, I began with redeveloping the characters. I won't go into detail, but they have a lot more depth now. After that, I wrote the first few paragraphs of the book (aka the hook) focusing on drawing the readers in. I then proceeded to make a rough outline of the entire story.
I have completely redesigned the book. I now begin the book with Moroni's earlier life. I changed his relationships with other figures such as Amalickiah. I have changed his romantic life drastically. Lastly, I have changed the events leading to his rise as Chief Captain entirely.
I also made changes for potential sequels. Now I am planning on three books. The first one (which I am working on right now) is about Moroni's rise to Chief Captain. The second will be about his issues with Amalickiah. The third will be about his issues with Ammoron. These are prone to change so I will keep you posted. The first is currently titled, Shaken Forever: Chief Captain, but might change.
I am praying that my rewrite will be much better than my original story. You can keep track of my progress by the box on the right. I am going to be more critical of myself on this rewrite. I will be sharing bits and pieces with the public to receive their opinions. I will submit it to a publisher when I am in college. (While in the midst of my research for writing tips, I found that authors have a better chance of their books being accepted if they are at least in the process of getting a college degree.)
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
HB Moore Books
Since Christmas of 2009, I have come across some books called The Book of Mormon Prophet Series. I saw the second book, Alma, while looking through a magazine a few weeks before Christmas. Since we were studying the story of Alma in King Noah's court in seminary, I decided I would like to read the book. I asked for it for Christmas. I was lucky enough to get it. My parents are always happy to give me books. As I started reading the book, I realized that the story began shortly after Abinadi's death. As I continued to read, I got the impression that there was a prequel to the book. I checked an sure enough there was a book called Abinadi. After I finished reading Alma, I asked for Abinadi and was granted the wish shortly after. HB Moore is a very talented writer, using short but vivid descriptions that keeps the story moving. I'd like to add that I DO NOT recommend these books to kids under 12. There are some very intense scenes (BOM violence, lust, etc). This blog post is to review the books she has written (of which I have been fortunate enough to read).
The first book is Abinadi. This book took me off on a whole new perspective of the story I knew so well. It portrayed Abinadi as a young man in his mid-twenties (not the stereo-typical old man that we see in paintings and such). This twist makes Abinadi all the more of a sympathetic character, since his life has only just begun. It immediately grabs you with the first chapter by describing Abinadi's thoughts as he awaits his death sentence in prison. Then story then jumps back to a few years earlier and gives account of all the events leading up to his call to preach and eventual death. The book also follows Alma the Elder's lifestyle as a priest in King Noah's court and his eventual conversion. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good drama, historic fiction, romance, or just an all around captivating book. 5 stars
The second book is Alma. I will say that it does not grab you in the same way that Abinadi did, but it was definitely difficult to put down. It follows Alma the Elder as he forms the church by the Waters of Mormon. Although Alma's story is interesting, the side story with one of King Noah's wives is what really caught me. Almost everything horrible that could possibly happen to a person emotionally and physically, happens to her. Every scene with her, you can't help, but fell anxious for her. I also highly recommend this book to anyone who loves all the things I listed above. This book has a lot more romance in it than Abinadi did. 4.5 stars
The third book is Alma the Younger. I just barely finished this book. I thought the first two were good, but this one completely blows both of them out of the water. It starts with Alma the Elder and his family fleeing for shelter from a mob of non-believers where Alma realizes that the leader of the band is his own son. The book jumps back a few months to Alma the Younger, shortly after he left his home out of anger to live on his own. The book gives a vivid account of Alma the Younger's fall from the church into becoming an extremely wicked and idolatrous man. It is a pretty dark book. Probably the darkest out of all three, but that's why it is so fascinating. Alma the Younger is not a silly teenager that is pulling harmful pranks, he is an intelligent full grown man with many doubts about his father's teachings. There is not a dull moment at all in this book. It keeps you on the edge of your seat at all times. Once again I very highly recommend this book as well as its predecessors. It is a good drama and historic fiction, and (although it is not focused on as much as in the other two) there is a good romance. 5 stars all the way.
I believe it will be the last book in the series, but HB Moore is currently in the process of writing a fourth book called Ammon. It will be about Ammon on his mission to the Lamanites and his life in King Lamoni's court. I'm interested in how she will portray Ammon's life change from a Nephite prince to a Lamanite servant. I can't wait to read it. If it is half as good as the first three, I will be extremely pleased with it.
The first book is Abinadi. This book took me off on a whole new perspective of the story I knew so well. It portrayed Abinadi as a young man in his mid-twenties (not the stereo-typical old man that we see in paintings and such). This twist makes Abinadi all the more of a sympathetic character, since his life has only just begun. It immediately grabs you with the first chapter by describing Abinadi's thoughts as he awaits his death sentence in prison. Then story then jumps back to a few years earlier and gives account of all the events leading up to his call to preach and eventual death. The book also follows Alma the Elder's lifestyle as a priest in King Noah's court and his eventual conversion. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good drama, historic fiction, romance, or just an all around captivating book. 5 stars
The second book is Alma. I will say that it does not grab you in the same way that Abinadi did, but it was definitely difficult to put down. It follows Alma the Elder as he forms the church by the Waters of Mormon. Although Alma's story is interesting, the side story with one of King Noah's wives is what really caught me. Almost everything horrible that could possibly happen to a person emotionally and physically, happens to her. Every scene with her, you can't help, but fell anxious for her. I also highly recommend this book to anyone who loves all the things I listed above. This book has a lot more romance in it than Abinadi did. 4.5 stars
The third book is Alma the Younger. I just barely finished this book. I thought the first two were good, but this one completely blows both of them out of the water. It starts with Alma the Elder and his family fleeing for shelter from a mob of non-believers where Alma realizes that the leader of the band is his own son. The book jumps back a few months to Alma the Younger, shortly after he left his home out of anger to live on his own. The book gives a vivid account of Alma the Younger's fall from the church into becoming an extremely wicked and idolatrous man. It is a pretty dark book. Probably the darkest out of all three, but that's why it is so fascinating. Alma the Younger is not a silly teenager that is pulling harmful pranks, he is an intelligent full grown man with many doubts about his father's teachings. There is not a dull moment at all in this book. It keeps you on the edge of your seat at all times. Once again I very highly recommend this book as well as its predecessors. It is a good drama and historic fiction, and (although it is not focused on as much as in the other two) there is a good romance. 5 stars all the way.
I believe it will be the last book in the series, but HB Moore is currently in the process of writing a fourth book called Ammon. It will be about Ammon on his mission to the Lamanites and his life in King Lamoni's court. I'm interested in how she will portray Ammon's life change from a Nephite prince to a Lamanite servant. I can't wait to read it. If it is half as good as the first three, I will be extremely pleased with it.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Quoting
Those who are so fortunate as to know my family, know that we love to quote stuff. This post is a list of some funny quotes that I could think of.
“No more rhymes now. I mean it!” “Anybody want a peanut?” --The Princess Bride
“Mawige. Mawige is what bwings us togetha towday. Mawige dat bwessed awangement. Dat dweam wiffin a dweam. Wuv twoo wuv wil fow you foeva. Have you da wing?” --The Princess Bride
“How was school?” “Worst day of my life what do you think?” --Napoleon Dynamite
“Napoleon, don’t be jealous that I’ve been chatting online with babes all day.” --Napoleon Dynamite
“A hotdog is singing! You need quiet while a hotdog is singing?” --You’ve Got Mail
“Bippity-boppity BACON!!” --Jim Gaffigan
“Let me show you how it’s done... this is a stupid sport.” --Jim Gaffigan
“The worst is being the worst bowler of the group. Then everyone treats you like you have cancer. ‘You can do it. We’re praying for you.’” --Jim Gaffigan
“‘Why don’t you ever make the bed?’ ‘The same reason I don’t tie my shoes after I take them off. It doesn’t make sense.’” --Jim Gaffigan
“Say 8, say 8, say 8, say 8! Happy 8 day!” --Brian Regan
“Number one, do not stand directly in front of a cannon... how true that is.” --Brian Regan
“Number one, remove pastry from pouch. Oh OK. I see where they’re going with this. We’re banging on all cylinders now. Number two, insert pastry... vertically. Oh oh thpppt!” --Brian Regan
“I always admired the kid that spelled it wrong on purpose just so he could sit down. ‘Cat, K-A-T. I’m out.’ And as he passes you , ‘I know there’s two T’s’” --Brian Regan
“Your head pops off that pillow, ‘Oh no! It’s due today! I had nine months to work on it and I did nothing.” --Brian Regan
“‘What have you got there Brian?’ ‘It’s a cup of dirt. Just put an F on there and let me go home’ ‘Well explain it’ ‘Well it’s a cup with dirt in it. I call it cup of dirt.’” --Brian Regan
“OK that one was a little tougher. He either said we should go to the back of the throat or he wants a root beer float.” --Finding Nemo
“If my parents find out, they’re going to bury me alive and dance on my grave. I’m not exaggerating!... OK yes I am, but not the point.” --Meet the Robinsons
“All young ladies are accomplished. They sing, they draw, they dance, speak French and German, cover screens, and I know not what.” --Pride and Prejudice
“Come Darcy, I must have you dance. I must. I hate to see you standing about in this stupid manner. Come, you had much better dance.” -- Pride and Prejudice
“She is tolerable I suppose. But she’s not handsome enough to tempt me.” --Pride and Prejudice
“It’s so fluffy I’m going to die!!!” --Despicable Me
“My dear, do not give way to such gloomy thoughts. Let us hope for better things. Let us flatter ourselves, that I might outlive you.” --Pride and Prejudice
“Joe Jr.’s still single.” “Yeah it’s a shocker.” --While You Were Sleeping
“The truth was I fell in love with you.” “You fell in love with me?” -- While You Were Sleeping
“You know I can’t swim!” “Hence the BOAT” --The Proposal
“Laugh it up fuzzball” --Star Wars V
“Don’t worry Fred, if he hits you with a knife, boy will I boo him.” --The Flintstones
“Do you know how to use that thing?” “Yes. The pointy end goes into the other man.” --The Mask of Zorro
“‘Have you ever been a victim of a crime?’ ‘Yeah I stole 9 cars, I held 5 people at gunpoint, I--’ ‘No VICTIM!’ ‘Oh victim, no.’” --Brian Regan
“She said my boy I think someday, you’ll find a way to make you natural tendencies pay. You’ll be a dentist! You have a talent for causing things pain.” --Little Shop of Horrors
“You finally got into the music. Do you get my joke? Because your head, it’s in the tuba.” --The Princess and the Frog
“Maybe he’s fat. He’s fat. He’s a fatty.” --You’ve Got Mail
“You know who no do. Whack-a-doo. Ratta-tata hey! Why do they call it that?” “What?” “Ratatouille. It’s like a stew right? Why do they call it that? If you’re going to name a food it should sound delicious. Ratatouille doesn’t sound delicious. It sounds like rat and patootey. Rat-patootey! Which does not sound delicious.” --Ratatouille
“SANTA!!!!!! OH MY GOSH!!! Santa here? I know him! I know him!” --Elf
“In DANGER from TOYS?” --Santa Clause is Coming to Town
“Sink me, you tailors have betrayed you!” --The Scarlet Pimpernel
“I can’t see! I can’t see!” “What’s the matter?” “I got my eyes closed.” --The Three Stooges
“I’ve got a name and it’s a boy’s name too.” --Mulan
“You’re the only human I know that snores while he’s awake.” --Get Smart (2008)
“Ooh-ee-ooh-ah-ah-ting-tang-walla-walla-bing-bang.” --Alvin and the Chipmunks
“Turn off the light” “And sleep in the dark? I couldn’t do that.” “Why not?” “The gollywoggles might get me.” --Get Smart
“How do you solve a problem like Maria?” --The Sound of Music
“Charlie, light a match!” --So I Married an Axe Murderer
“We are dead. Soon we will be dead.” “I always liked my head!” “Soon we will be dead.” --Liken’s Ammon and King Lamoni
“After today, y’all be wearing gold plated diapers.” “What does that mean?” “Do not question Bruce Dickenson!” --SNL, More Cowbell
“Sorry. My men are not used to having a pretty face on board.” “If they like me, wait until they get a load of 99.” --Get Smart
“Here we have the meats drawer and uh what you do with that... you would put meats.” --Brian Regan
“I look handsome, I look smart. I am a walking work of art.” --Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat
“The bunny, the bunny, ooh I love the bunny” --Veggietales, Rack Shack and Benny
“I want a potty. I want a cookie. I want to stay up. I want, I want, I want, me, me, me, me, mine, mine, mine, now, now, now!” --Hook
“I like you... I don’t know why.” --Pride and Prejudice: A Latter-day Comedy
“Elizabeth, we have been commanded to multiply and replenish the earth!” --Pride and Prejudice: A Latter-day Comedy
“I had an interesting experience with a woman in this congregation who will remain anonymous. But for the sake of the story we’ll call her Elizabeth B. No, no E. Bennet.” --Pride and Prejudice: A Latter-day Comedy
“My FAT!!” --Get Smart (2008)
“The king’s stinkin’ son fired me and thank you so much for bringing up such a painful subject. WHile you’re at it, why don’t you get me a nice paper cut and pour lemon juice on it. We’re closed!” --The Princess Bride
“Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father, prepare to die.” --The Princess Bride
“1.21 gigawatts!?!?! 1.21 gigawatts!” --Back to the Future I
“Shtarker, this is KAOS. We don’t ‘doot-doot-doot’ here!” --Get Smart
“He had the nerve to call me a boob? I would never call somebody a boob. He’s a boob! Look at you... yuck.” --Horton Hears a Who
“It’s party time. P-A-R-T-why? Because I gotta!” --The Mask
“That’s a SPICY meata-balla!” --The Mask
“Hey, do you want to hear the most annoying sound in the world?... EHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!” --Dumb and Dumber
“Wow that was a nice image. Click, click. Deleted.” --Liar Liar
“WHAT”S WRONG WITH ME!?!?! I’m getting what I deserve. I’m reaping what I sow--” --Liar Liar
“In my world, everyone’s a pony and they all eat rainbows and poop butterflies” --Horton Hears a Who
“If you utter so much as one syllable, I’LL HUNT YOU DOWN AND GUT YOU LIKE A FISH!!... if you want to fax me, press the star key.” --How the Grinch Stole Christmas
“You’re trying on my shoes?” --While You Were Sleeping
“Hey Luce! Is this guy bothering you?” “No. No.” “Are you sure? Because it looks like he’s leaning.” --While You Were Sleeping
“I was playing choo-choo train!” --Catch That Ghost
“Wait a minute. How did this happen? We’re smarter than this.” --Star Wars III
“Why are you burping?” “I have tummy issues. What, get over it!” --17 Again
“If music be the food of love, play on. Give me excess of it.” --Twelfth Night
“That like asking a porcupine to poop goat cheese... yuck.” --17 Again
“Good morning starshine. The earth says hello!” --Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
“I should turn you in right now” “You wouldn’t. Would you?” “Give me one good reason why I shouldn’t” “Because I’m... cute?” --Chicken Run
“Slap. Boom. Twang. Dunk. SPLAT!” --The Great Mouse Detective
“This is my comfy place.” --Home on the Range
“How about some new drapes... and a new robe... and a band-aid.” --Get Smart
“I need to get this speck to the top of Mount Nool ASAP... whatever that means. Probably act swiftly awesome pachyderm.” --Horton Hears a Who
“Ventura!” “Yes Satan?... oh I’m sorry sir. You sounded like someone else.” --Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
“Is this a kissing book?” --The Princess Bride
“What did this do to you? Tell me. And remember, this is for posterity so be honest. How do you feel?” “*cries*” “Interesting.” --The Princess Bride
“I've got my country's 500th anniversary to plan, my wedding to arrange, my wife to murder and Guilder to frame for it; I'm swamped.” --The Princess Bride
“What in the world could that be?” --The Princess Bride
“LIAR!!! LIAR!!! LIAAAAAAR!!!!” “Get back witch!” “I’m not a witch! I’m your wife! But after what you just said, I’m not even sure I want to be that anymore!” --The Princess Bride
“Bye bye boys!” “Have fun storming the castle!” “Think it’ll work?” “It would take a miracle” --The Princess Bride
“It’s possible pig.” --The Princess Bride
“I object” “I didn’t get to the part yet” “I would have to object too.” “What about you?” “I’m thinking.” --While You Were Sleeping
“Remember the squirrels?” “Don’t even say it.” “FIrst I knocked them out of the nest with a rock” “Peter...” “Then I saved them.” “Ew” --While You Were Sleeping
“Get down on one knee. It’s more romantic” “He’s proposing. Let him do it” “I am letting him do it!” -- While You Were Sleeping
“She’s beautiful, but she’s a PILL!” --You’ve Got Mail
“Happy Thanksgibbing back.” --You’ve Got Mail
“How do you sleep at night?” “I use a wonderful over-the-counter drug, Ultradorm. Don't take the whole thing, just half, and you will wake up without even the tiniest hangover.” --You’ve Got Mail
“Such sorry workmanship would not be tolerated in London for one tiny instant. Look here sir at this limp cravat. I ask you! Or the sorry cut of this sleeve. No, no, no. Tsk, tsk, tsk. Or the sad state of those cuffs. Sink me I can hardly bring myself to look upon them. No sir, if this is the best your tailors can do, t’would serve you better to send them to the guillotine.” --The Scarlet Pimpernel
“I have to dance at least the first two with Mr. Collins.” “Oh yes. He’s threatened to dance with us all.” --Pride and Prejudice
“Soon you’ll be sitting around a campfire with Andy making delicious hot sch’moes.” “They’re called s’mores, Buzz.” --Toy Story 2
“Everything is better. Everything looks better, feels better. Even this Chocolate-Peanut Butter tastes better.” “Good. It’s Fudge-Mint.” --While You Were Sleeping
“Oh Mr. Bennet! What is it!? Are we to be murdered in our beds!?” --Pride and Prejudice
“Run!! RUN!!! He’s gonna git’cha!” --Cars
“Naw dang” --Cars
“No more rhymes now. I mean it!” “Anybody want a peanut?” --The Princess Bride
“Mawige. Mawige is what bwings us togetha towday. Mawige dat bwessed awangement. Dat dweam wiffin a dweam. Wuv twoo wuv wil fow you foeva. Have you da wing?” --The Princess Bride
“How was school?” “Worst day of my life what do you think?” --Napoleon Dynamite
“Napoleon, don’t be jealous that I’ve been chatting online with babes all day.” --Napoleon Dynamite
“A hotdog is singing! You need quiet while a hotdog is singing?” --You’ve Got Mail
“Bippity-boppity BACON!!” --Jim Gaffigan
“Let me show you how it’s done... this is a stupid sport.” --Jim Gaffigan
“The worst is being the worst bowler of the group. Then everyone treats you like you have cancer. ‘You can do it. We’re praying for you.’” --Jim Gaffigan
“‘Why don’t you ever make the bed?’ ‘The same reason I don’t tie my shoes after I take them off. It doesn’t make sense.’” --Jim Gaffigan
“Say 8, say 8, say 8, say 8! Happy 8 day!” --Brian Regan
“Number one, do not stand directly in front of a cannon... how true that is.” --Brian Regan
“Number one, remove pastry from pouch. Oh OK. I see where they’re going with this. We’re banging on all cylinders now. Number two, insert pastry... vertically. Oh oh thpppt!” --Brian Regan
“I always admired the kid that spelled it wrong on purpose just so he could sit down. ‘Cat, K-A-T. I’m out.’ And as he passes you , ‘I know there’s two T’s’” --Brian Regan
“Your head pops off that pillow, ‘Oh no! It’s due today! I had nine months to work on it and I did nothing.” --Brian Regan
“‘What have you got there Brian?’ ‘It’s a cup of dirt. Just put an F on there and let me go home’ ‘Well explain it’ ‘Well it’s a cup with dirt in it. I call it cup of dirt.’” --Brian Regan
“OK that one was a little tougher. He either said we should go to the back of the throat or he wants a root beer float.” --Finding Nemo
“If my parents find out, they’re going to bury me alive and dance on my grave. I’m not exaggerating!... OK yes I am, but not the point.” --Meet the Robinsons
“All young ladies are accomplished. They sing, they draw, they dance, speak French and German, cover screens, and I know not what.” --Pride and Prejudice
“Come Darcy, I must have you dance. I must. I hate to see you standing about in this stupid manner. Come, you had much better dance.” -- Pride and Prejudice
“She is tolerable I suppose. But she’s not handsome enough to tempt me.” --Pride and Prejudice
“It’s so fluffy I’m going to die!!!” --Despicable Me
“My dear, do not give way to such gloomy thoughts. Let us hope for better things. Let us flatter ourselves, that I might outlive you.” --Pride and Prejudice
“Joe Jr.’s still single.” “Yeah it’s a shocker.” --While You Were Sleeping
“The truth was I fell in love with you.” “You fell in love with me?” -- While You Were Sleeping
“You know I can’t swim!” “Hence the BOAT” --The Proposal
“Laugh it up fuzzball” --Star Wars V
“Don’t worry Fred, if he hits you with a knife, boy will I boo him.” --The Flintstones
“Do you know how to use that thing?” “Yes. The pointy end goes into the other man.” --The Mask of Zorro
“‘Have you ever been a victim of a crime?’ ‘Yeah I stole 9 cars, I held 5 people at gunpoint, I--’ ‘No VICTIM!’ ‘Oh victim, no.’” --Brian Regan
“She said my boy I think someday, you’ll find a way to make you natural tendencies pay. You’ll be a dentist! You have a talent for causing things pain.” --Little Shop of Horrors
“You finally got into the music. Do you get my joke? Because your head, it’s in the tuba.” --The Princess and the Frog
“Maybe he’s fat. He’s fat. He’s a fatty.” --You’ve Got Mail
“You know who no do. Whack-a-doo. Ratta-tata hey! Why do they call it that?” “What?” “Ratatouille. It’s like a stew right? Why do they call it that? If you’re going to name a food it should sound delicious. Ratatouille doesn’t sound delicious. It sounds like rat and patootey. Rat-patootey! Which does not sound delicious.” --Ratatouille
“SANTA!!!!!! OH MY GOSH!!! Santa here? I know him! I know him!” --Elf
“In DANGER from TOYS?” --Santa Clause is Coming to Town
“Sink me, you tailors have betrayed you!” --The Scarlet Pimpernel
“I can’t see! I can’t see!” “What’s the matter?” “I got my eyes closed.” --The Three Stooges
“I’ve got a name and it’s a boy’s name too.” --Mulan
“You’re the only human I know that snores while he’s awake.” --Get Smart (2008)
“Ooh-ee-ooh-ah-ah-ting-tang-walla-walla-bing-bang.” --Alvin and the Chipmunks
“Turn off the light” “And sleep in the dark? I couldn’t do that.” “Why not?” “The gollywoggles might get me.” --Get Smart
“How do you solve a problem like Maria?” --The Sound of Music
“Charlie, light a match!” --So I Married an Axe Murderer
“We are dead. Soon we will be dead.” “I always liked my head!” “Soon we will be dead.” --Liken’s Ammon and King Lamoni
“After today, y’all be wearing gold plated diapers.” “What does that mean?” “Do not question Bruce Dickenson!” --SNL, More Cowbell
“Sorry. My men are not used to having a pretty face on board.” “If they like me, wait until they get a load of 99.” --Get Smart
“Here we have the meats drawer and uh what you do with that... you would put meats.” --Brian Regan
“I look handsome, I look smart. I am a walking work of art.” --Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat
“The bunny, the bunny, ooh I love the bunny” --Veggietales, Rack Shack and Benny
“I want a potty. I want a cookie. I want to stay up. I want, I want, I want, me, me, me, me, mine, mine, mine, now, now, now!” --Hook
“I like you... I don’t know why.” --Pride and Prejudice: A Latter-day Comedy
“Elizabeth, we have been commanded to multiply and replenish the earth!” --Pride and Prejudice: A Latter-day Comedy
“I had an interesting experience with a woman in this congregation who will remain anonymous. But for the sake of the story we’ll call her Elizabeth B. No, no E. Bennet.” --Pride and Prejudice: A Latter-day Comedy
“My FAT!!” --Get Smart (2008)
“The king’s stinkin’ son fired me and thank you so much for bringing up such a painful subject. WHile you’re at it, why don’t you get me a nice paper cut and pour lemon juice on it. We’re closed!” --The Princess Bride
“Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father, prepare to die.” --The Princess Bride
“1.21 gigawatts!?!?! 1.21 gigawatts!” --Back to the Future I
“Shtarker, this is KAOS. We don’t ‘doot-doot-doot’ here!” --Get Smart
“He had the nerve to call me a boob? I would never call somebody a boob. He’s a boob! Look at you... yuck.” --Horton Hears a Who
“It’s party time. P-A-R-T-why? Because I gotta!” --The Mask
“That’s a SPICY meata-balla!” --The Mask
“Hey, do you want to hear the most annoying sound in the world?... EHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!” --Dumb and Dumber
“Wow that was a nice image. Click, click. Deleted.” --Liar Liar
“WHAT”S WRONG WITH ME!?!?! I’m getting what I deserve. I’m reaping what I sow--” --Liar Liar
“In my world, everyone’s a pony and they all eat rainbows and poop butterflies” --Horton Hears a Who
“If you utter so much as one syllable, I’LL HUNT YOU DOWN AND GUT YOU LIKE A FISH!!... if you want to fax me, press the star key.” --How the Grinch Stole Christmas
“You’re trying on my shoes?” --While You Were Sleeping
“Hey Luce! Is this guy bothering you?” “No. No.” “Are you sure? Because it looks like he’s leaning.” --While You Were Sleeping
“I was playing choo-choo train!” --Catch That Ghost
“Wait a minute. How did this happen? We’re smarter than this.” --Star Wars III
“Why are you burping?” “I have tummy issues. What, get over it!” --17 Again
“If music be the food of love, play on. Give me excess of it.” --Twelfth Night
“That like asking a porcupine to poop goat cheese... yuck.” --17 Again
“Good morning starshine. The earth says hello!” --Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
“I should turn you in right now” “You wouldn’t. Would you?” “Give me one good reason why I shouldn’t” “Because I’m... cute?” --Chicken Run
“Slap. Boom. Twang. Dunk. SPLAT!” --The Great Mouse Detective
“This is my comfy place.” --Home on the Range
“How about some new drapes... and a new robe... and a band-aid.” --Get Smart
“I need to get this speck to the top of Mount Nool ASAP... whatever that means. Probably act swiftly awesome pachyderm.” --Horton Hears a Who
“Ventura!” “Yes Satan?... oh I’m sorry sir. You sounded like someone else.” --Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
“Is this a kissing book?” --The Princess Bride
“What did this do to you? Tell me. And remember, this is for posterity so be honest. How do you feel?” “*cries*” “Interesting.” --The Princess Bride
“I've got my country's 500th anniversary to plan, my wedding to arrange, my wife to murder and Guilder to frame for it; I'm swamped.” --The Princess Bride
“What in the world could that be?” --The Princess Bride
“LIAR!!! LIAR!!! LIAAAAAAR!!!!” “Get back witch!” “I’m not a witch! I’m your wife! But after what you just said, I’m not even sure I want to be that anymore!” --The Princess Bride
“Bye bye boys!” “Have fun storming the castle!” “Think it’ll work?” “It would take a miracle” --The Princess Bride
“It’s possible pig.” --The Princess Bride
“I object” “I didn’t get to the part yet” “I would have to object too.” “What about you?” “I’m thinking.” --While You Were Sleeping
“Remember the squirrels?” “Don’t even say it.” “FIrst I knocked them out of the nest with a rock” “Peter...” “Then I saved them.” “Ew” --While You Were Sleeping
“Get down on one knee. It’s more romantic” “He’s proposing. Let him do it” “I am letting him do it!” -- While You Were Sleeping
“She’s beautiful, but she’s a PILL!” --You’ve Got Mail
“Happy Thanksgibbing back.” --You’ve Got Mail
“How do you sleep at night?” “I use a wonderful over-the-counter drug, Ultradorm. Don't take the whole thing, just half, and you will wake up without even the tiniest hangover.” --You’ve Got Mail
“Such sorry workmanship would not be tolerated in London for one tiny instant. Look here sir at this limp cravat. I ask you! Or the sorry cut of this sleeve. No, no, no. Tsk, tsk, tsk. Or the sad state of those cuffs. Sink me I can hardly bring myself to look upon them. No sir, if this is the best your tailors can do, t’would serve you better to send them to the guillotine.” --The Scarlet Pimpernel
“I have to dance at least the first two with Mr. Collins.” “Oh yes. He’s threatened to dance with us all.” --Pride and Prejudice
“Soon you’ll be sitting around a campfire with Andy making delicious hot sch’moes.” “They’re called s’mores, Buzz.” --Toy Story 2
“Everything is better. Everything looks better, feels better. Even this Chocolate-Peanut Butter tastes better.” “Good. It’s Fudge-Mint.” --While You Were Sleeping
“Oh Mr. Bennet! What is it!? Are we to be murdered in our beds!?” --Pride and Prejudice
“Run!! RUN!!! He’s gonna git’cha!” --Cars
“Naw dang” --Cars
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