The Royal Tenenbaums Quotes

Royal: Richie, this illness, this closeness to death... it's had a profound affect on me. I feel like a different person, I really do.
Richie: Dad, you were never dying.
Royal: ...but I'm gonna live.

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Eli: I'm not in love with you any more.
Margot: I didn't know that you ever were.
Eli: Let's not make this any more difficult than it already is.

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Royal: I've always been considered an asshole for about as long as I can remember. That's just my style. But I'd really feel blue if I didn't think you were going to forgive me.
Henry Sherman: I don't think you're an asshole, Royal. I just think you're kind of a son of a *****.
Royal: Well, I really appreciate that.

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Royal: [to Chas] Well... you sued me... twice. Got me disbarred. I don't hold it against you, do I? [cut to Chas and Royal in court, sitting with their lawyers in front of the Judge]
Judge: And how is it possible for Mr. Tenenbaum to withdraw these funds without your written authorization?
Royal: Objection, Your Honor. Damn it, I...
Royal's Lawyer: Why don't you leave the objections to me, Royal?
Chas: Because I started the corporation when I was a minor. So, my father was the primary signatory on most of my accounts. [Chas' lawyer whispers in his ear]
Chas: He also stole bonds out of my safety deposit box when I was fourteen. [Royal looks at Chas, then back at the judge. He chuckles uncomfortably]
Royal: [back in present day, to Chas] You think you could start forgiving me?

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Royal: Oh, that's right. We got another body buried here.

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[after Richie tells him he might be in love with Margot]
Royal: Margot Tenenbaum?

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