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Paula

Paula Quotes

Total quotes: 5

Paula

character

Total quotes: 5

“[to Juan] You ever see the way he walk? You’re gonna tell him why the other boys kick his ass all the time?”

— Paula, Moonlight

Tagged: Homophobia, Effeminate, gay-bashing

“Paula: Where did you go last night?

Chiron: Why?

Paula: Well, I'm your mama, ain't I?”

— Paula, Moonlight

Tagged: maternal instincts, prying

“You ain't got to love me, but you gonna know that I love you.”

— Paula, Moonlight

Tagged: Love, Unrequited Love

“Paula: I need some money.

Chiron: For what?

Paula: That’s my business! Don’t you ask me no shit like that!

Chiron: [mumbling] I don’t have any money.

Paula: No, no, don’t lie to me, boy! I’m your mama! That bitch over there ain’t no kin, yeah? I’m your blood! Remember? [pause] I ain’t feeling good. I need something to help me out. [sobbing] Come on, baby. Come on, baby.”

— Paula, Moonlight

Tagged: Money, Business, Blood, Addiction, Begging

“Paula: I messed up. I fucked it all the way up. I know that. But your heart ain’t gotta be black like mine, baby. I love you, Chiron. I do. I love you, baby. I mean, you ain’t gotta love me. Lord knows I did not have love for you when you needed it, I know that. So you ain’t gotta love me; but you gon’ know that I love you. You hear? You hear me, Chiron?

Black: [quietly] I hear you, Mama.”

— Paula, Moonlight

Tagged: Apologies, heart, Black, I Love You, Fucked It Up

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