Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
by Edward Albee

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Quotes

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Versions of Reality Quotes

Honey: I didn't know until just a minute ago that you had a son. George (Wheeling as if struck from behind) WHAT? (1.388-1.389)

Visions of America Quotes

Honey: Oh, isn't this lovely. Nick: Yes indeed…very handsome. (1.176-1.177)

Marriage Quotes

Martha: Well…you're going bald. George: So are you. (Pause…they both laugh) Hello, honey. Martha: Hello. C'mon over here and give your mommy a big sloppy kiss.(1.28-1.131)

Philosophical Viewpoints: The Absurd Quotes

Martha: Who's afraid of Virginia Woolf… Honey: Oh, wasn't that funny? That was so funny (1.209-1.210)

Power Quotes

Martha (still softly): I said, make me a drink. George (Moving to the portable bar) Well, I don't suppose a nightcap'd kill either on of us…(1.54-1.55)

Dissatisfaction Quotes

Martha: Bette Davis comes home from a hard day at the grocery store […] into […] modest cottage Joseph Cotton has set her up in […] and she says, "What a dump!" […] She's di...

Sex Quotes

George: Well, dear if I kissed you I'd get all excited […] and I'd take you, by force, right here on the living room rug. (1.135)

Drugs and Alcohol Quotes

Martha: Make me another drink…lover. George: My God, you can swill it down, can't you? (1.17)