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"L A Story" quotes

L A Story poster
With the help of a talking freeway billboard, a wacky weatherman tries to win the heart of an English newspaper reporter, who is struggling to make sense of the strange world of early 1990s Los Angeles.

Director: Mick Jackson
Writer: Steve Martin
Production: N/A
Genre: comedy, drama, fantasy
Year: 1991
MetaScore: 66/100
ImdbRating: 6.7
BoxOffice: $28,862,081
Released: 08 Feb 1991
Awards: 3 nominations

63 video clips

Harris K. TelemacherTomTrudiMorris FrostTedCynthiaMr. Perdue, Maitre D' At L'idiotMr. Perdue, Maitre D' At L'idiotCarlo ChristopherSheilaSandee*CrookArielChefSharonFrank SwanRoland MackeyGail, News AnchorManHarris' Boss
Why is it that we don't always recognize when love begins - L A Story 00:10 Why is it that we don't always recognize when love... I like the relationships Each character has his own story - L A Story 00:53 I like the relationships Each character has his own story I'll have a de caf coffee De caf espresso Cappuccino - L A Story 00:17 I'll have a de caf coffee De caf espresso Cappuccino What if I were to go - L A Story 00:24 What if I were to go Why With this financial statement you think you can have the duck - L A Story 00:06 Why With this financial statement you think you can have the... Your usual table Mr Christopher No a good one - L A Story 00:11 Your usual table Mr Christopher No a good one I couldn't be a woman because I'd play with my breasts all day - L A Story 00:06 I couldn't be a woman because I'd play with my... Architecture Some of these buildings - L A Story 00:06 Architecture Some of these buildings Sheila is studying the art of conversation - L A Story 00:08 Sheila is studying the art of conversation Which is the idiot's version of being interesting - L A Story 00:05 Which is the idiot's version of being interesting Sandy your breasts feel weird Oh that's cause they're real - L A Story 00:06 Sandy your breasts feel weird Oh that's cause... Forget for this moment the smog and the cars and the skating - L A Story 00:16 Forget for this moment the smog and the cars and the skating There comes a time when it's now or never - L A Story 00:12 There comes a time when it's now or never How do you know that When men just break up with someone they always - L A Story 00:11 How do you know that When men just break up with someone... These are not things grown ups do I'm the only sane thing in your life - L A Story 00:06 These are not things grown ups do I'm the only sane... Hello this is Harris Please start talking at the beep - L A Story 00:17 Hello this is Harris Please start talking at the beep One is that there is someone for everyone - L A Story 00:10 One is that there is someone for everyone I call it performance art but Ariel calls it wasting time - L A Story 00:08 I call it performance art but Ariel calls it wasting time We just shut all the windows - L A Story 00:04 We just shut all the windows I'll be your robber today How are you How long is class - L A Story 00:06 I'll be your robber today How are you How long is class What's that clanging sound It's my damn testicles - L A Story 00:07 What's that clanging sound It's my damn testicles So there I was jabbering about my new job - L A Story 00:15 So there I was jabbering about my new job Why do you have to be so snotty - L A Story 00:04 Why do you have to be so snotty Wasn't that girl Sara awful - L A Story 00:13 Wasn't that girl Sara awful Trudi wasn't for me The only fun we had was sex and watching TV - L A Story 00:18 Trudi wasn't for me The only fun we had was sex and... And I don't think we should make love Ok we'll just have sex - L A Story 00:08 And I don't think we should make love Ok we'll... How beautiful They're really excited They must be cheating - L A Story 00:07 How beautiful They're really excited They must be... I've been thinking I can be a man worth staying for - L A Story 00:10 I've been thinking I can be a man worth staying for How long has this gone on - L A Story 00:11 How long has this gone on Hello L'ldiot - L A Story 00:44 Hello L'ldiot Right side Get on the right side - L A Story 00:11 Right side Get on the right side Why With this financial statement you think you can have the duck - L A Story 00:06 Why With this financial statement you think you can have the... I don't pressure you do I No I don't pressure you do I - L A Story 00:05 I don't pressure you do I No I don't pressure you... I thought he only took ten percent We were here - L A Story 00:06 I thought he only took ten percent We were here I think I'm a grown up but I'm not - L A Story 00:04 I think I'm a grown up but I'm not So I'll see you Sunday I got a shower Sunday - L A Story 00:09 So I'll see you Sunday I got a shower Sunday Let your mind go and your will follow - L A Story 00:04 Let your mind go and your will follow I can't this is how Mummy met Daddy - L A Story 00:08 I can't this is how Mummy met Daddy Deep sustained booms Around 9 or 9 15 - L A Story 00:05 Deep sustained booms Around 9 or 9 15 I can't I would just be using you to get even with her - L A Story 00:08 I can't I would just be using you to get even with her What do you think - L A Story 00:17 What do you think Marilyn Monroe did that Don't get dumped - L A Story 00:13 Marilyn Monroe did that Don't get dumped What do you do Rollie I deal in English paintings - L A Story 00:09 What do you do Rollie I deal in English paintings The sign spoke to me - L A Story 00:09 The sign spoke to me You're nobody in L A Unless you live in a house with a big door - L A Story 00:06 You're nobody in L A Unless you live in a house with a... With me as the anchor No laughing or chit chatting - L A Story 00:05 With me as the anchor No laughing or chit chatting What a surprise this weekend when the weather turned unseasonably low - L A Story 00:39 What a surprise this weekend when the weather turned... A kiss may not be the truth but it is what we wish were true - L A Story 00:08 A kiss may not be the truth but it is what we wish were true Get over here Let me not drive Why - L A Story 00:06 Get over here Let me not drive Why And you're barely hanging on - L A Story 00:03 And you're barely hanging on She's used to driving on the left - L A Story 00:04 She's used to driving on the left And they put me far away in back - L A Story 00:47 And they put me far away in back You're on time I'm late You're right on time - L A Story 00:08 You're on time I'm late You're right on time What a weekend We have sun earth and atmosphere so we have weather - L A Story 00:07 What a weekend We have sun earth and atmosphere so we have... Is it okay to spin here Sure - L A Story 00:04 Is it okay to spin here Sure I said I never want to see you You're fired - L A Story 00:05 I said I never want to see you You're fired There are two reasons for the detour I was embarking on - L A Story 00:27 There are two reasons for the detour I was embarking on What class are you taking For spokesmodeling - L A Story 00:22 What class are you taking For spokesmodeling I'll put your bag in here - L A Story 00:35 I'll put your bag in here Roland thinks L A Is for the braindead - L A Story 00:48 Roland thinks L A Is for the braindead And Ron felt like I did - L A Story 00:09 And Ron felt like I did Ok let's see what we've got - L A Story 00:04 Ok let's see what we've got Part of the new cruelty Yes - L A Story 00:04 Part of the new cruelty Yes

Cast

Harris K. Telemacher - Steve Martin
Sara McDowel - Victoria Tennant
Roland Mackey - Richard E. Grant
Trudi - Marilu Henner
SanDeE* - Sarah Jessica Parker
Ariel - Susan Forristal
Frank Swan - Kevin Pollak
Morris Frost - Sam McMurray
Mr. Perdue, Maitre D' at L'Idiot - Patrick Stewart
Bob, News Anchor - Andrew Amador
Gail, News Anchor - Gail Grate
Maitre D' at Brunch - Eddie De Harp
Rap Waiter at L'Idiot - M.C. Shan
June - Frances Fisher
Ted - Tommy Hinkley
Tom - Larry Miller
Sharon - Anne Crawford
Sheila - Samantha McCoy
Man - Thornton Simmons
Crook - Dennis Dragon
Bank Executive - Richard Stahl
Boring Speaker - Aaron Lustig
Woman - Julianna McCarthy
Floss Waiter at L'Idiot - Time Winters
Chef - Pierre Epstein
Jesse - Wesley Thompson
Straight Weatherman - George Plimpton
Pilot - David Glyn Price
Tony, Gas Station Attendant - Wesley Mann
Tod PA - Mark Steen
Tod PA - Jaime Gomez
Tod PA - Amy Wallace
Changing Room Woman - Cheryl Baker
Old Woman - May Boss
Co-Pilot - Scott Johnston
Chainsaw Juggler - Robert Lind
Hard Rock Patron - Tony Marsico
Cameraman - Burt Macke
Airline Ticket Agent - Mary Pedersen
Spokesmodel Teacher - Matt Stetson
Harry Zell - John Lithgow
Roller skater in front of Tail O' the Pup - Paula Abdul
Bellman - Brian Banowetz
Parking Valet - Sean Michael Beyer
Waiter - Michael E. Burgess
Carlo Christopher - Chevy Chase
Extra - Tina Cote
Boy in yard - Larry Echerer
Harris' Boss - Woody Harrelson
Sara's Mother - Terry Jones
Gravedigger - Rick Moranis
Voicephone - Robert Picardo
Dressing room girl - Cindra Skotzko
Cynthia -