Mary-Louise Parker credited as playing...
Ruth Jamison
- Idgie Threadgoode: I can't believe he swore on the Bible!
- Ruth: Well, if that judge had looked any closer, he'd have seen that it was a copy of Moby Dick.
- Prosecutor Percy: Why did you go with Idgie Threadgoode?
- Judge: Answer the question Mrs. Bennett.
- Ruth: Because she... she's the best friend I ever had, and I love her.
- Idgie Threadgoode: [chasing Ruth] Where the hell are you going with my money?
- Ruth: [walking to the car] We're going home!
- Idgie Threadgoode: Who are you to boss me around?
- Ruth: I'm the one holding your money, that's who.
- Ruth: I've been thinkin', maybe I should move on because of Frank and all. I just... don't want you to feel like you have to look out for us. I just don't want to be selfish, that's all. Maybe if I wasn't here you'd settle down.
- Idgie Threadgoode: I'm as settled as I ever hope to be.
- Buddy Threadgoode Jr.: Mommy, I can hit! You should see me. Aunt Idgie. She hit me in the back with a curveball. I didn't duck, and I hardly cried.
- Ruth: She hit you? Well, she did that to me once too but I think I did cry.
- Buddy Threadgoode Jr.: Mama, I'm sorry if you're sad.
- Ruth: Well... give me a big kiss then, and I'll never be sad again. And you best not be sad neither.
- Idgie Threadgoode: There's so many
- [voice breaking]
- Idgie Threadgoode: things I want to say to you.
- Ruth: No, I love your stories. Tell me a story, Idgie.
- [pause]
- Ruth: Go on you ol' Bee Charmer, tell me a good tall tale.
