June Carter quotes from Walk the Line (2005)

We're all going to hell for the songs we sing. People listen to them, they're going to hell too. God gave us a great big apple, see, and He said don't touch it. He didn't say touch it once in a while; He didn't say take a nibble when you're hungry; He said don't touch it! Don't think about touchin' it, don't sing about touchin' it, don't think about singin' about touchin' it!

June Carter

And what about me Jerry Lee; am I going to hell too?

No, June, you're beautiful.

June Carter

Sleepy is what I am.

She's making me fall in love with her.

Jerry Lee, just sit your ass down. Just sit down. [spots a motel] Looks like we're here.

June Carter

Oh, thank goodness. Get me outta this car with all these boys.

It's all right, it just happened.

June Carter

Just happened?

Yeah.

June Carter

You wear black 'cause you can't find anything else to wear? You found your sound 'cause you can't play no better? You tried to kiss me because "it just happened"? You should try to take credit for something every once in a while, John.

See, June, they want to see us together.

June Carter

All right, well, quit that clutchin' on me now and I'll sing with you, but you gotta quit that clutchin' on me.

June Carter

John, I'm not gonna sing that song, it's inappropriate. I recorded it with my ex-husband, and I'm not gonna sing it.

There's no better way to put it behind you.

June Carter

I'm not gonna do it!

June, just sing.
[Johnny and June begin a duet.]

June Carter

There's too many "if"s and "not"s in that sentence.

There's only one actually. [shouting] There's only one "if" in that sentence, June! [to Jerry Lee] I-I thought it was a good point... I mean, there is only one.

Oh no! We surrender!

June Carter

What was I thinkin'? I must be crazy! Y'all can't walk no line! Y'all gonna blow this tour!

We ain't gonna blow the tour, June!

June Carter

I am not gonna be that little dutch boy with my finger in the dam no more!

You're lyin' to yourself, June! If you think it's about a tour! This isn't about a tour! This isn't about a song!

So, where's your truck driver?

June Carter

Stock car driver. And you'll be happy to know things aren't working out between the two of us.

It doesn't make me happy! Well... maybe a little it does.

June Carter

So y'all sit down, squat down or lie down but make yourselves at home 'cause here's the one and only, Mr. Johnny Cash!

June, these are my daughters Rosanne, Tara, and Kathy.

June Carter

Hi. Those are really pretty good ribbons on your dresses.

Vivian Cash

June?

Yeah?

Vivian Cash

Steer clear of my children.

Viv...

June Carter

I was just saying hello.

Vivian Cash

You heard me.

June Carter

Can I have one

Yeah.

Open your mouth...

June Carter

John!

I'm sorry, I'm sorry... here.

Open your mouth... Open your mouth...

June Carter

No... I don't trust you...

Oh, June, don't say that...

June Carter

I don't...

Yes, you do... now open your mouth...

June Carter

John, you are a mean man! You are a mean man, and I knew it... I knew it all along...

Tell me you don't love me.

June Carter

I don't love you.

You're as liar.

June Carter

I guess you ain't got no problems then.

Marry me, June.

June Carter

Oh please, get up off your knees, you look pathetic.

June Carter

You walked here all the way from Nashville?

Yeah, well, walking is good for you...

Aw, June, love's more important than the tour.

June Carter

Is that right?

Yes, it is.

June Carter

Well, then start loving yourself, so we can go back to work.

You should go down there to him, June.

June Carter

Mama?

He's all mixed up.

June Carter

I am not goin' down there, if I go down there...

You're already are down there, honey.

You're an angel.

June Carter

No, I'm not.

You've been there with me.

June Carter

I had a friend who needed help. You're my friend.

But I've done so many bad things.

June Carter

You've done a few, that's true.

My daddy's right. It should have been me on that saw. Jack was so good. He would have done so many good things. What have I done? Just hurt everybody I know. I know I've hurt you. I'm nothin'

June Carter

You're not nothin'. You are not nothin'. You are a good man, and God has given you a second chance to make things right, John. This is your chance, honey. This is your chance.

I think it's about time, June.

June Carter

Time for what?

For you and me... to get married.

June Carter

Go to sleep, John.

I want to marry you and I'm telling you it's the time.

June Carter

Well I'm telling you with a hundred certainty that it is not the time. It's not about time, it's not the right time, it's not even quarter to the right time.

You know what your problem is, June Carter? You are afraid to be in love, you are afraid of losing control. And you know what, June Carter, I think you are afraid of livin' in my big fat shadow.

June Carter

Oh really? Is that what my problem is?

Yes.

June Carter

My problem is that it's 2 A.M. My problem in I'm asleep. I'm on a tour bus with eight stinkin' men. Rule number one: Don't propose to a girl on a bus, you got that? Rule number two: Don't tell her it's because you had a bad dream.

June?

June Carter

What?

Marry me.

Ok... Ok fine... but that's the last time I'm asking.

June Carter

Well, good. I hate reruns.

You're still not talking to me, June?

June Carter

You're not allowed to speak to me tonight, after that stunt you pulled. The only place you're allowed to speak to me is on stage, do you understand?

What did I do?

June Carter

I don't know. Why don't you ask your big fat shadow?

Come on, baby.

June Carter

Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby!
[June closes the door in Johnny's face.]

June Carter

We've got these people all revved up, John. Now c'mon, let's sing Jackson for 'em.

You got me all revved up. Now I've asked you forty different ways and it's time you come up with a fresh answer.

June Carter

Please sing.

I'm asking you to marry me. I love you, June. Now I know I said and done a lotta things, that I hurt you, but I promise, I'll never do that again. I only want to take care of you. I will not leave you like that dutch boy with your finger in the dam.

June, you're my best friend...[whispers] Marry Me...

June Carter

All right.

Yeah?
[They kiss and the crowd cheers.]