Sister Mary Patrick quotes from Sister Act (1992)

Reverend Mother says Mary Clarence's background is in music.

Sister Mary Patrick

Really, Mary Clarence. Were you a choir mistress?

Deloris

Sort of freelance.

Freelance? Really? Oh, you don't think I see. You think I took vows yesterday? I know what you're up to. You and Reverend Mother.

Deloris

What?

You're a ringer! She brought you here to replace me! Out with the old.

Deloris The next thing you have to learn how to do is listen to each other. That's a big key. Big key! You must listen to listen to each other, if you're going to be a group.

I knew that.

Deloris

Mary Lazarus, as soon as I walked through the door, I knew that you knew this. Now, you're somebody who's into hard work and discipline, aren't you?

Of course. I'm a nun. Four Popes now.

Deloris

4?! Wow! How often do they rehearse?

Twice a week, couple hours.

Deloris

Not enough. I mean, listen to 'em. They really need a lotta work! They gotta rehearse every day.

She's good. Do you think they could get better?

Deloris

I don't know. They pretty raw.

Wet behind the ears.

Sister Mary Patrick

Oh, please, let us try.

Deloris

This is gonna be hell.

Tell me about it.

I'd rather sing then do anything.

Sister Mary Patrick

It's better then ice cream.

It's better than springtime.

Deloris

Better than sex. [the other nuns react] No. No. I've heard.