The Artist Identity Quotes

How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from The Artist.

Quote #4

GEORGE: If you want to be an actress, you need to have something the others don't.

Little does he know Peppy has a lot more than a beauty spot to help her stand out. Specifically, her willingness to use her voice and embrace talkies.

Quote #5

DORIS: I'm unhappy, George.

GEORGE: So are millions of us.

George has a hard time seeing his emotions as singular and belonging to him. Is it possible he even sees himself as many different people?

Quote #6

GEORGE: Look what's become of you…You've been stupid! You've been proud!

SHADOW: [Walks off the screen]

GEORGE: Get back here, you loser!

Thems fighting words. Welcome to round one of George vs. George. As it turns out, George is his own worst critic, and it takes a face-off with his shadow to help him understand this.