“Gertie, I've gotta go pick up Elliott from school. Will you be a good...” – Mary, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial ... Movie Quotes Database

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Mary

[after E.T. learns how to talk]

Gertie, I've gotta go pick up Elliott from school. Will you be a good girl until I get back?

Gertie

Mommy, he can talk!

Mary

[thinking she meant Elliott]

Of course he can talk. I'll be back in ten minutes. Stay there.

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Gertie Drew Barrymore More Gertie quotes →

Mary Dee Wallace More Mary quotes →

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