Paul Kirby [to Amanda]
We're gonna find him. You listening to me? We're gonna find him. The kid's got resources. Remember what it was like to try to ground him?
2nd most-quoted character in Jurassic Park 3 (2001): in 11 of its 45 quotes
Most scenes with: Dr. Alan Grant (7), Amanda (5), Billy (3)
Turn off the power. You've got juice for maybe one call. Whatever you do, don't call the U.S. Embassy. They won't do a damn thing.
More lines from Paul Kirby
1 quote Paul Kirby Scenes with Paul Kirby
9 scenes Paul Kirby I've made a lot of friends in high places. In this case, the Costa Rican government.
Dr. Grant, you have no idea how important it is to us that you come along. It would make all the difference.
Mrs. Kirby, I...I...
Paul And of course, we'd love to make a contribution to your research here. So... [pulls out a checkbook] I could write all kinds of numbers on this check, Dr. Grant. Tell me...what's it gonna take?
Paul [hearing distant roar]
What was that?
That's a Tyrannosaurus.
I don't think so. It sounds bigger.
[As Paul and Amanda explain they are in the island to rescue their son Eric]
Alright, so why me?
Paul He said we needed someone who'd been on the island before.
Yes, but I did not tell you to kidnap somebody.
I have never been on this island.
Paul Sure you have. You wrote that book.
That was Isla Nublar. This is Isla Sorna, Site B.
You mean that there are two islands with dinosaurs on them?
All right, you just stay out of this!
So, how long have they been missing?
Paul Eight weeks.
Almost eight weeks now.
Billy, we go back to the plane and salvage what we can. Then we make for the coast.
Paul Dr. Grant, we're not leaving this island without our son.
Then you can go look for him, or you can stay with us as long as you don't hold us up. Either way, you probably won't get off this island alive. [Alan and Billy head off]
Paul [to Udesky]
So...what do we do?
Well, we search for your son...in the direction that they're going.
Paul Excellent. Excellent. [The trio quickly hurry after them]
[noticing Paul struggling with getting his backpack on]
So Mr. Kirby, when you climbed K-2, did you base camp at 25 or 30,000 feet?
Paul [hesitatingly]
30,000 feet. We were pretty close to the top.
You were about 1,000 feet above it, actually.
Paul No, no. That's a common misconception.
Mr. Kirby, there's no such thing as Kirby Enterprises, is there?
Paul It's Kirby's Paint and Tile Plus. The "Plus" stands for bathroom fixtures; we're in the Westgate Shopping Center in Enid, Oklahoma.
So I don't suppose that check you wrote us is any good.
Paul Alright, now, now-
Paul Listen to me. I will pay you the money, no matter what…
This is good! Here we are on the worst place on earth, and we're not even being paid!
Paul Alright, now wait, fellas. Hold on. I’ll make this up to you. If you ever do a bathroom or a kitchen…
Paul Dr. Grant says that a bad idea.
"Dr. Grant. Dr. Grant says-"
Paul What's the good of hiring an expert if you're not gonna use his advice?
Yeah, except Dr. Grant isn't looking for Eric. He's looking for the coast.
Paul Okay, fine. Go ahead and scream. And then when that tricycloplots attacks you, don't come crying to me.
Paul What?
Nothing.
Paul What did you say?
Never mind
Paul What did you say?
God, Paul, just drop it.
Paul All I'm saying... It's not your fault.
No, if he'd been with you, he'd be completely safe. You drive five miles under the speed limit, Paul. And I've totaled three cars in three years.
Paul Well, not three. The Buick wasn't really totaled. I just said it was 'cause I wanted to get the S.U.V.
I am so sorry you have to be here.
Paul I'm not.
Paul [After the group reunites, with a fence in between them]
How did you know we were here?
The phone. That stupid jingle from the store, I heard it.
Paul My phone?
Yeah, your satellite phone.
Where is it?
Paul I don't have it.
When did you use it last?
Paul Uh, uh, on the plane. I got a call on the plane and... [stops in realization]
What? What?!
Paul I loaned it to Nash. He must've had it when he-
Paul [After Dr. Grant decides to hold on to the raptor eggs]
What are you doing? Those things are after us because of those.
Those things know we have the eggs. I drop them in the river, they'll still be after us.
Paul What if they catch us with 'em?
What is they catch us without 'em?
I don't know. Maybe just looking for new nesting grounds. it's a whole new world for them.
I dare 'em to nest in Enid, Oklahoma.
Paul [looking lovingly at Amanda]
Let's go home.
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