Office Romance (1977)
Alisa Freyndlikh: Lyudmila Prokofyevna Kalugina 'Mymra'
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Quotes
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Samokhvalov : It's just that... it compromises you.
Kalugina : I have had such a spotless reputation, it's about time I were compromised.
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Kalugina : Well, how's the cat?
Novoseltsev : Better, she said.
Kalugina : Just so she said, didn't she?
Novoseltsev : Yes, she did.
Kalugina : Such a wonderful cat! The best cat in the world, isn't she?
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Kalugina : You didn't do too well in grade school, did you?
Novoseltsev : Let's leave my shady past alone.
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Novoseltsev : Don't hit me on the head! It's my sensitive spot!
Kalugina : It's your empty spot!
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Kalugina : You said that I was tough!
Novoseltsev : Oh, no! Soft!
Kalugina : Inhuman!
Novoseltsev : Very human!
Kalugina : Heartless!
Novoseltsev : Cardiac!
Kalugina : Dry!
Novoseltsev : Wet!
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Kalugina : What are you doing?
Verochka : Uhm, I'm considering these boots, Lyudmila Prokofyevna. Do you like them?
Kalugina : They are very flaunty, I would not buy them. And in your place, I would concentrate on my job, and shop for boots after work.
[exits]
Verochka : Meaning, good boots, I should take them.
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Kalugina : So it turns out that everyone thinks that I'm a monster?
Novoseltsev : Please, don't exaggerate! Not everyone... and not quite a monster...
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Kalugina : There's nothing to say, you are the perfect image of a modern man!
Novoseltsev : Why are you insulting me?
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Novoseltsev : Have some cocktail.
Kalugina : I don't drink, Mr. Novoseltsev.
Novoseltsev : Good. Neither do I.
Kalugina : Then why did you bring it?
Novoseltsev : To drink it. But... it was my mistake.
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Kalugina : And what is this?
Samokhvalov : A mobile.
Kalugina : A mobile?
Samokhvalov : It's very popular in Europe, you can find it in many houses there. An illusion of movement. The idea belongs to Alexander Calder from America. The 20th century is so full of high speeds. You come home and relax watching it.
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Samokhvalov : Lyudmila Prokofievna, I've an idea. What about making Novoseltsev head of the sector? So what he messed up with his report? It's just that he is made for something bigger. I know him. He is very talented.
Kalugina : I can understand your sentiments: old friendship and so on, but we should judge people by their deeds.
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Novoseltsev : Do you like picking mushrooms?
Kalugina : Picking what?
Novoseltsev : Mushrooms. Brown cap boleti, orange-cap boleti, honey mushrooms...
Kalugina : I'm indifferent to such things.
Novoseltsev : My condolences. Picking mushrooms is the most wonderful thing in the world.
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Novoseltsev : It's... me again.
Kalugina : I think we already said goodbye to each other.
Novoseltsev : Right. But let's say hello again. Hello, Lyudmila Prokofievna.
Kalugina : Good evening.
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Kalugina : I need your advice.
Verochka : You want some more personal data?
Kalugina : Well, no... You know... I mean... what people wear nowadays?
Verochka : What do you mean?
Kalugina : I mean, what is fashionable?
Verochka : Why you of all people... I'm sorry.
Kalugina : It's all right. A relative of mine came from a little town, and she's interested.
Verochka : I see.
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Verochka : A woman should have mystery about her. Your chin raised, your eyes lowered... here, all relaxed. Your shoulders pulled back. You move freely, from your hip. A springy relaxed style of a panther prepared for a leap. Men are just crazy about such women.
Kalugina : Is it possible to master this kind of gait?
Verochka : Even a hare can be taught to smoke. Nothing is impossible in this world...
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Kalugina : Put the horse down, why are you doing this?
Novoseltsev : I love animals.
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Kalugina : Stop bossing about here. I'm the one who is the administratrix around here.
Novoseltsev : The boss.
Kalugina : Whatever.
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Kalugina : I've turned into some scarecrow, while I'm only thirty-six.
Novoseltsev : Thirty-six?
Kalugina : Yes, I'm younger than you. And how old do I look?
Novoseltsev : Eh... Thirty-five.
Kalugina : You're lying again, Mr. Novoseltsev.
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Kalugina : Wigs is like wearing houses on your head.
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Verochka : That girl was his wife, a mother of their two children. And then she walked out on him.
Kalugina : How could she ever leave her children. She's a mother!
Verochka : A mother? Novoseltsev was the one who was a mother. A quiet, soft and harmless person. You will never hear a rude word from him.
Kalugina : A harmless person, eh...
Verochka : Novoseltsev, you are done for. Meany was asking questions about you. She is studying your personal file.
Novoseltsev : She'll sack me.
Verochka : For what?
Novoseltsev : Hooliganism.
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Verochka : You should declare a war to thick eyebrows!
Kalugina : A war? In what way?
Verochka : You should pluck them and thin them out.
Kalugina : With what?
Verochka : Well, with a ruling pen.
Kalugina : Ah, I see. My God, it'll hurt!
Verochka : Bear with it. You're a woman. Eyebrows should be thin like a thread, raised in a surprise.
Kalugina : Like your eyebrows?
Verochka : Well, even I am not the best example.
Kalugina : Plucking is only possible under anesthesia.
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Novoseltsev : We all love you. Somewhere deep in our hearts.
Kalugina : So deep that I don't see it.
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Kalugina : There was a very sad story which happened in my life. There was one man coming here... for a long time... And then he married my girlfriend.
Novoseltsev : But I don't intend to marry your girlfriend.
Kalugina : And you won't be able to. I got rid of all of them. I... destroyed them.
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Kalugina : I hope... you feel better, Anatoly Efremovich?
Novoseltsev : I'll tell you frankly: compared to the deceased Bublikov, I'm just fine.
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Kalugina : In this case you need a cold compress.
Novoseltsev : You don't have to do it personally. Tell your secretary to take care of me.
Kalugina : Stop treating me as your boss!
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Kalugina : You spoiled my new dress.
Novoseltsev : Salt will help...
Kalugina : Wine spots can't be removed.
Novoseltsev : Where is the salt? Take off the dress, quickly! Oh, no... Not now... not here.
Kalugina : Think what you're saying.
Novoseltsev : I didn't think what I was saying...
Kalugina : Stop it, please...
Novoseltsev : Please don't take off your dress!
Kalugina : Stop it, please! This dress is not wear-worthy anymore.
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Kalugina : Enough is enough. Go back to your work. To your new interesting job. It will demand a lot of effort. It needs concentration. You got what you wanted.
Novoseltsev : But what about the circus?
Kalugina : I'm sick and tired of the circus in my own life.
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Novoseltsev : What restaurant?
Kalugina : We went to Aragvi. We ordered all kind of... eatables... Fried chicken, walnut sauce, shish kebab... Mutton pies...
Novoseltsev : Mutton pies? And what did you drink?
Kalugina : Khvanchkara wine.
Novoseltsev : But you don't drink.
Kalugina : Why? A good glass of good wine, in a good company...
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Kalugina : Why are you lying all the time?
Novoseltsev : I'm following your example.
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Kalugina : I want to congratulate you, Mr. Novoseltsev. I was looking for a good candidature... And came to the conclusion that you would be the best one. You're decisive... educated... energetic... venturous... Yes, very venturous. In short, I signed the order appointing you head of the sector.
Novoseltsev : Why? What wrong did I do?
Kalugina : You're refusing?
Novoseltsev : I just don't like to be appointed in such a tone.
Kalugina : This is the only tone that you have deserved.
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Novoseltsev : How dare you insult me?
Kalugina : So what?
Novoseltsev : You think if you're the boss, you can do anything with people? Destroy them, mock them?
Kalugina : Especially you!
Novoseltsev : And beat them?
Kalugina : With great pleasure!
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Novoseltsev : My God, you'll kill me!
Kalugina : No big deal!
