Quotes from Debra Winger movies and TV shows

Emma Horton: Some people say Des Moines is the best city in Iowa.

Emma Horton: Momma, that's the first time I stopped hugging first. I like that.

Operator: I have an emergency phone call from Mrs. Aurora Greenway in Houston, Texas for Mrs. Emma Horton.
Sam Burns: Oh no.
Emma Horton: No, she always does this when the lines busy. It's fine.
Operator: Will you release?
Sam Burns: Oh, uh, of course, operator... uh... it's all right... we were just talking.

Emma Horton: You don't know how lucky you are, you know. Everybody wants to go to Des Moines. People come from all over the world just to get one look at Des Moines before they die.

More Terms of Endearment quotes

Sissy: You a real cowboy?
Bud: Well that depends on what you think a real cowboy is?
Sissy: Know how to do 2-step?
Bud: You bet.
Sissy: Wanna prove it?

Sissy: My legs are sweatin', momma.

More Urban Cowboy quotes

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