Tess quotes from Burlesque (2010)

Played by Cher

View Quote Let me help you. First of all, you gotta wet it if you want a clean line... close your eyes, when you're putting on your makeup it's like you're an artist, but instead of painting a canvas you're painting a face. Didn't you ever watch your mom put on her makeup?

Scenes with Tess

View Quote Tess: [Ali is auditioning] Hey Dave, cut it.
Ali: H-hold on a second, I can do this!
Tess: And I think that it's sweet that you think that you can.

View Quote Vince: Have you read this letter from the bank?
Tess: Vincent. How many times have I told you? No business during business hours.

View Quote Vince: This isn't going away. You won't talk to me before the show, you won't talk to me after the show. It's like you're avoiding me.
Tess: Well, I didn't divorce you to spend more time with you.

View Quote Tess: You know, not that I give a shit, but why is it that you want my club so badly?
Marcus: I like it. When I see something I like, I have to have it. Been that way since I was a kid.
Tess: That must have made you very popular in the sandbox.
Marcus: [grins] I did okay.

View Quote Marcus: Remember, you got that balloon payment due on the first.
Tess: [annoyed, to Vince] Did you also tell him I have a tattoo on my ass?
Vince: No... it's business.
Marcus: I don't think you're gonna get another opportunity like this. So take it.
Tess: [after some contemplation] No.
Vince: She means not now.
Tess: No, no. "Not now" means not now, Vince. "No" means no. Marcus, I don't care what you're offering. My club is not for sale.

Other characters in Burlesque (2010): Ali Rose · Jack · Marcus · Nikki · Vince