“I wonder if you could help me?” – Mitch Brenner, The Birds ... Movie Quotes Database

Mitch Brenner

[mistaking Melanie for a sales clerk]

I wonder if you could help me?

Melanie Daniels

Just what is it you're looking for, sir?

Mitch Brenner

Lovebirds.

Melanie Daniels

Lovebirds, sir?

Mitch Brenner

Yes, I understand there are different varieties. Is that true?

Melanie Daniels

Oh yes there are.

Mitch Brenner

Well, these are for my sister, for her birthday see, and uh, as she's only going to be eleven, I, I wouldn't want a pair of birds that were too demonstrative.

Melanie Daniels

I understand completely.

Mitch Brenner

At the same time, I wouldn't want them to be too aloof either.

Melanie Daniels

No, of course not.

Mitch Brenner

Do you happen to have a pair of birds that are just friendly?

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