Katharine Parker [on computer]
Dear Jack, There's a light bulb over my head. I know Trask and you know media. And that adds up to us finally doing a deal together. Let's run with it. Best, Katherine.
Most-quoted character in Working Girl (1988): in 21 of its 26 quotes
Most scenes with: Tess McGill (18), Cynthia (5), Jack Trainer (5)
Why that little... slut! That goddamn little... bitch! Secretary!
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No lunch. I got speech class.
What'dya need speech class for? You talk fine!
Can I get ya anything, Mr. Trainer? Coffee? Tea? Me?
Personnel Director Tess, Tess, Tess...
I know.
Personnel Director You won't get anywhere by calling your boss a pimp.
Well, he is.
Katharine Parker Ugh! What a slob.
You were so smooth with him. I probably would have...
Katharine Parker Never burn bridges. Today's junior prick, tomorrow's senior partner. So, how do you think the party's going?
Pretty well, I think. Should I stop serving now?
Katherine Parker
Better make one more round.
Right.
Katharine Parker I'd love to help you but... we can't busy the quarterback with passing out the Gatorade.
Katharine Parker I think he's it, and I think this could be the weekend we decide. He said that there was something very important that he wanted to discuss with me. I think he's going to pop the question.
What if he doesn't?... pop the question?
Katharine Parker I really don't think that's a variable. We're in the same city now, I've indicated that I'm receptive to an offer, I've cleared the month of June... and I am, after all, me.
For cleaning...
Are you kiddin' me?
No, I'm not.
I've been looking for you.
Why, do you know me?
No. No, but I promised myself that when I saw you, I would get to know you. You're the first woman I've seen in one of these damn things that dresses like a woman, not like a woman thinks a man would dress if he was a woman.
Thank you I guess.
You okay?
Mmm, I'm fine. I'm just fine. I took an antihistamine before, and it makes for a nice little buzz.
Oh, I didn't know that they let bad girls into these things.
Do I look like I don't belong here?
No. No, I'm sure that you're a real ace in whatever it is that you do do.
Damn straight.
But how you look...
I have a head for business and a bod for sin. Is there anything wrong with that?
Uh, no. No.
Shoot me, just shoot me.
Will you cut that out, they didn't throw you out, did they?
Well, they don't exactly have bouncers at these things, they're a little more subtle than that, Cyn. Oh God, and last night!
Yeah, I should've checked the miligrams. Live and learn. Well, maybe, he'll feel sorry for you and make it up to your doing your deal or whatever it is.
I'm not looking for sympathy. You know, I had a shot at it... you know!
Why did you say you weren't you last night?
Because I knew it would happen. All Mergers and Acquisitions. No lust and tequila.
That was... I mean that just happened, okay? I want to make it clear, um... What did happen, exactly?
The earth moved. The angels wept. The Polaroids are, are, uh... [gropes about in his coat pockets] are in my other coat. [grins] Nothing happened. Nothing happened!
I woke up in my underwear.
I'll bet you look nice.
Mick Dugan Tess, will you marry me?
Maybe.
Mick Dugan Ya call that an answer?
You want another answer, ask another girl.
Mick Dugan I want to get things solidified. Things in my life! You're not the only one with plans, you know!
I said, maybe.
Mick Dugan Maybe means dick! **** maybe! I want an answer now!
Please, don't yell at me! You treat me like I'm dumb!
Mick Dugan Why are we always talkin' about the way you get treated, huh? Who the **** died and made you Grace Kelly?!
I am not steak! You can't just order me!
Mick Dugan Look, I don't need this! You get your priorities straight, maybe we'll talk. Right now, we're history.
Look, all I'm saying is, if you're so smart, why don't you act smart and save your ass while you still can. Else they're gonna find out, you're not gonna have your job, or any job. You're outta your man and your home already!
I'm gonna come clean as soon as I get my end set up. I swear. I know what I'm doing.
Yeah, so do I... screwing up your life.
No, I'm trying to make it better! I'm not gonna spend the rest of my life working my ass off and getting nowhere just because I followed rules that I had nothing to do with setting up, okay?
How did you get the scar?
Some guy pulled a knife in Detroit.
Really?
No. No, I was nineteen and I thought it'd be cool to have a pierced ear. My girlfriend stuck the needle through and I heard this pop and fainted and hit my chin on the toilet.
You're the only one who knows the true story.
Except the girlfriend?
I had her, uh... disappear. It's too bad. Nice girl. Real shame.
[to Jack]
Look, we're in a business deal together now, and I just don't think that we should get involved that way. My life is real complicated as it is.
I don't want to complicate it either. I just thought dinner, maybe a movie.
We both know what we're talking about.
I certainly hope so!
You know, maybe I just don't like you.
Me? Naaah!
[to Katharine]
Look, you, maybe you've got everyone around here fooled with this saint act you have going, but do not ever speak to me again like we don't know what really happened! You got me?
Katherine Parker
Tess, this is business. Let's just bury the hatchet, okay?
You know where you can bury your hatchet? Now get your bony ass outta my sight! [to Jack] And if you really think that I said I loved you as part of some scheme, then that is really pathetic, you know?
Katharine Parker My God, she'll stop at nothing.
You can bend the rules plenty once you get to the top, but not while you're trying to get there. And if you're someone like me, you can't get there without bending the rules
Oren Trask
You've got a real fire in your belly. Or was this just a one-time stunt that you pulled?
I'm not quite sure what you mean, sir. I've got something in my belly, but I think it's nervous knots.
Katharine Parker Oren, I beg your pardon, but if you are insinuating...
Oren Trask
Miss Parker, if I were you... I'd go to your office and take a long last look around. Because in about fine minutes, I'm going to see to it that you get the boot... but good!
Katharine Parker Oren, this is a simple misunderstanding and I... You cannot...
Oren Trask
I can and I will! Now get your... [to Tess] What was that you called it?
Tess McGill, Jack Trainer
Bony ass.
Oren Trask
Yes... your bony ass out of my sight!
Katharine Parker I'm sorry... but I simply won't stand for that kind of talk. Will you excuse me, please?
Alice Baxter Uhm, Ms. McGill?
Yes.
Alice Baxter [pointing to private office]
That's your desk... in there...
I don't think so.
Alice Baxter Oh, yes. I sit out here.
Sorry, I thought the secretary would sit out here...
Alice Baxter That's right, I'm the secretary. If you don't mind, I'd prefer assistant.
