“Guy, it's not what you think.” – Dawn, Swimming with Sharks ... Movie Quotes Database

Dawn

[Guy has just found out that Buddy and Dawn were once lovers]

Guy, it's not what you think.

Buddy

Oh, really? Well, what are we supposed to think? A young, eager producer comes up to the house of a top executive for a midnight rendezvous? She's right, Guy, it's not what you think. She's definitely not selling Girl Scout cookies!

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