Alex Fletcher quotes from Music and Lyrics (2007)

Girls, tell me something... Are these pants too tight?

Just a little bit louder, 'cause this song is intended for humans, m'kay?

I've given up! I've given up! My face is in the butter!

People wait their whole lives to see an ex when things are going really good. It NEVER happens. You could make relationship history!

Anybody see 'Battle of the 80's Has-Beens' last night? That Debbie Gibson can take a punch.

The few syllables you got out were absolutely devastating.

We could even re-pot the ficus.

They're aliens, clearly, I have no children.

I have great insight. I'd use it on myself only I don't have any problems.

You're Cole Porter in panties. Of course, having said that, Cole Porter probably did wear panties.

I've been sleeping with a clown above... [he continues, obviously derailed] my...bed... [in a normal speaking voice] "Clown" is not right. What is that word?

Sophie Fisher

It's "cloud".

Well, write more clearly, how can you expect me to read-

Sophie Fisher

Why would you put a clown in your bed?

Let me tell you, it would not be the first time.

I think you are way too talented and gifted...and unusual to let anyone keep you from standing.

Sophie Fisher

That's wonderfully sensitive... especially from a man who wears such tight pants.

It forces all the blood to my heart.

You look like a worried little doggy.

Sophie Fisher

Ruff.

She's going to have a baby!

Sophie Fisher

Hey! What if that were true?

Theoretically, I could pick you up because I will be taking a cab.

Sophie Fisher

I could be standing outside at 9:40 in bright orange clothes, so you wouldn't miss me...

Oh, good, you'll get some road work done while you wait, then.

What are you doing, you madwoman, you're wrecking my apartment!

Sophie Fisher

Well, I can't write sitting all the way across the room.

No, go back to your corner!

Sophie Fisher

...Fine, all right.

I'm blocked. How am I supposed to get out?

Sophie Fisher

Go out the other side.

But... but... I've never been out the other side.

Way Back Into Love, take one.

Sophie Fisher

I-uh-I'm getting really nervous.

You'll be fine, just use your normal, nice voice that I've heard... so much over the last three days.

Sophie Fisher

It's like, ugh, my throat's closing up. It's, like, anaphylactic. [cough]

It's fine, it's just a three-minute song.

Sophie Fisher

OW!

Yes, I think she's up now.

It doesn't have to be perfect. Just spit it out. They're just lyrics.

Sophie Fisher

"Just lyrics"?

Lyrics are important. They're just not as important as melody.

Sophie Fisher

I really don't think you get it.

Oh. You look angry. Click your pen.

Sophie Fisher

A melody is like seeing someone for the first time. The physical attraction. Sex.

I so get that.

Sophie Fisher

But then, as you get to know the person, that's the lyrics. Their story. Who they are underneath. It's the combination of the 2 that makes it magical.

Sophie Fisher

Are you OK?

Yeah, yeah, I'm fine. It's just my Pop! hip. It comes from years of doing our patented dance move. My God, I've suffered for my art.

Sophie Fisher

I bought it... the last copy.

Right, well, I insist on paying you back immediately. $9.99 right? Do you have a penny?

Are you single?

I've been married 16 years, but nothing's set in stone, right?

Sophie Fisher

I mean we're so close. We're just not there yet. We have to stay focused and stay... you know completely understanding of what we're trying to say.

Ok, you may now start killing the next one.

She seems like a very spiritual kid.

Yes, it's very nice to see a young woman exploring religion.