A character in Doctor Dolittle (1998)

Male Pigeon quotes from Doctor Dolittle (1998)

Garry Shandling

Tied for 8th most-quoted character in Doctor Dolittle (1998): in 6 of its 66 quotes
Most scenes with: John (6), Female Pigeon (5), Lucky (3)

Scenes with Male Pigeon

6 scenes
John

It's not really something you should be ashamed of. It happens to most men occasionally. You're probably under a lot of pressure.

He's not under pressure. He's not attracted to me because I'm just a pigeon! He's a self-hating pigeon!

Male Pigeon

Oh, th-that is not true.

Ask him what he does all day. Go ahead, ask him.

John

What do--?

Male Pigeon

I sit in a tree by myself.

It's because he's too good to eat with the rest of us when the old people feed us in the park.

John

Can I say something?

And the way he stares at a robin's breast? It's enough to make you sick!

Male Pigeon

They're orange! I happen to be attracted to orange breasts, they're orange--

You're not a robin! You're not a dove or a hawk! You're a pigeon, and I'm a pigeon...

Male Pigeon
[over her]

I'm sorry, she sits on that nest all day long, and she just gets a little crazy...

[over him]

...and I've been sitting on a nest with three eggs, and they're gonna be pigeons too! [flies away]

Male Pigeon

But may I ask you something? If I turn this way, don't I look a little like a blue jay?

John

Diane, please call down to radiology and get me the x-rays on Mr. Galvin. Also, check with Mrs. Rivers and see if she can switch her appointment to 3:15. I may need to call in Gene for a consultation.

Diane

Yes, Doctor.

John

Gene, can you check your schedule and see if you can do a 3.15 consult?

Sure.

John

Good. And Mark, did you get back the tests on Mr Freeman?

I think they're coming in this afternoon, Johnny.

John

Good. Keep me informed, okay?

Male Pigeon

Hey, Doc, do you think I should get my beak done?

John

Fssh!

Male Pigeon

Hey!

John

Call somebody from maintenance we need to put some for permanent screens up, or set some traps. This is a doctor's office, not a zoo.

He's back. We're gonna be rich.

John
[Jacob snoring]

Psst! Wake up!

Jacob

Oh! Hey, Doc. You came back.

John

You need help. I want you to take some for tests.

Jacob

Tests? That's good, right? Tests?

John

Yeah. Come on.

Jacob

Ohh, I hate these stairs.

Baby Tiger

Take good care of him, Doc. He's our star.

John

He'll be okay.

Jacob

Oh, great. More steps.

John

Come on. Get in.

Jacob

Wait a minute. The dog gets to ride up front?

Hey, could you stop looking at me like I'm a side dish?

Jacob

Oh, don't flatter yourself.

John

Now, you two guys shut up. Quiet.

Jacob

Hey, look. Jerry!

John

Can you keep your voice down?

Jacob

He's a big fan. Hey, Jerry! How you doing, dude? Just going for some tests.

Security Guard

Hey, hey, hey!

Jacob

I'm fine! "The tiger's fine." I'm not sick.

Security Guard

Stop the car!

Male Pigeon

I told you they'd get away.

No thanks to you.

Male Pigeon

No thanks to me? Three armed guards versus a pigeon? That's a fair fight?

Jacob

This is where you work?

John

Come on.

Jacob

Oh!

Don't throw that away. That's the marrow. It's the best part of the bone.

Look who's here.

Well, if it isn't Siegfried and Roy.

John

Keep it quiet. Lucky, keep an eye out. You rats help him.

Hey, we don't work for you.

John

Give me a break. I saved your life.

That's yesterday's news. Take a hike.

[rats laughing]

You want gratitude? Get a hamster.

"Get a hamster." You kill me! Get a hamster!

I gotta get help.

Policeman

Yeah, I got a plate I.D. on the catnapper.

Do something!

Male Pigeon

The heart of a hawk. The heart of a hawk. The heart of a hawk.

A chicken hawk!

Male Pigeon

The heart of a hawk! Aah!

[sings]

I Feel good! Na, na, na, na. Like I knew that I would! That feels good. Ohh!

Policeman
[police car sirens]

What the hell is this?

Pig

No more bacon. No more chops.

One, two, three, four. You ain't getting through this door. No justice, no peace.

Make love, not war.

Fur is murder. Free Willy.

Male Pigeon

Pigs go home. Pigs go home. Pigs go home.

Pig

Hmm?

Male Pigeon

No, no, not you. The police.

Wow, this is great. Are you okay?

Male Pigeon

The man's coming down hard, but we're holding strong.

Oh, I got such a chill.

Male Pigeon

Really?

Really.

John

I'm gonna give you a local. It's not gonna hurt. It'll feel like a little bee sting.

Jacob

Ohh.

John

A little pressure. That's about it. Okay? Here I come.

Jacob
[inhales]

Ohh.

John

Okay.

He can't do this. He still thinks he can talk to animals.

He can, Lisa. He can talk to animals. It all started when he was a kid. I didn't know what to do.

What are you saying, Dad?

I thought it was a handicap, but it's a gift, Lisa. Don't you believe it? Look, look, look. See for yourself.

John

I need you to stay alert and tell me if you feel any numbness in your paws or on down your right side.

Jacob

Have you ever done this operation before?

John

Oh, yeah, once in medical school, but it was to a cadaver. But my professor told me I did such good job that had my patient not been dead, he would've lived.

Jacob

Very comforting, Doc.

John

Okay.

Reporter

It's like Noah's ark out here. It truly is a remarkable sight. This odd collection of animals has actually prevented San Francisco's finest from entering the building. Which is apparently where the stolen tiger is being held.

He's a lunatic. He has a history of mental illness. He's frankly...

He's the most remarkable surgeon I have ever seen.

He's here to stay. He is the straw that stirs the drink.

I want exclusive rights to him.

He's dynamic, caring-- I can't imagine-- What's the matter?

Dolittle. Wonderful work, Doctor.

Bravo. Bravo, Johnny. I'm so inspired.

Welcome aboard. I feel like I've bought myself a winning franchise.

Oh, yeah.

John

You haven't bought anything. We're not for sale.

Look. We don't need these namby-pamby wacko freaks. It's you and me, straight to the top.

Male Pigeon

You want pigeon? I'll show you pigeon.

[Calloway laughing]

Aah! [spits]

Male Pigeon

Are you happy now?

I'm right behind you.

Uh.
[John chuckles, cooing]

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