Laura Linney: 25 Movie Quotes with Audio – Page 2

Updated: May 6, 2026

Listen to the best quotes of Laura Linney, an actress celebrated for her nuanced performances in both independent and mainstream cinema, available as short sound clips in MP3 and WAV formats.

11 How can anyone expect me to carry on under these conditions? It's unprofessional.

As Meryl Burbank in The Truman Show

12 How's the volcano? -Acting very much like a volcano, thank you very much. They tell me it's fine, but frankly, I wouldn't start building condominiums.

Bruce Campbell as Charlie Travis; Laura Linney as Karen Ross in Congo (1995)

13 What the hell is that? -The latest thing in communication. Climb!

Laura Linney as Karen Ross; Ernie Hudson as Captain Monroe Kelly in Congo (1995)

14 Here, Peter, take this. -I don't like guns. -I didn't ask if you like it. Take it.

Dylan Walsh as Peter Elliott; Laura Linney as Karen Ross in Congo (1995)

15 So why'd you quit the CIA? -I never worked for the CIA. -Of course you didn't. But if you had worked for the CIA, why would you quit? -Because they're a loveless bunch of sons of bitches. -And you're not. -And I'm not. -Glad to hear it.

Laura Linney as Karen Ross; Ernie Hudson as Captain Monroe Kelly in Congo (1995)

16 You have a big mouth. -Everybody says that about me. What can I do?

Laura Linney as Karen Ross; Delroy Lindo as Captain Wanta in Congo (1995)

17 I've tasted other cocoas. This is the best.

As Meryl Burbank in The Truman Show

18 Oh, Truman. You knew this would happen. You know you can't drive over water. Let's go home where you'll feel safe.

As Meryl Burbank in The Truman Show

19 What about Atlantic City? -Oh, no. You hate to gamble. -That's right, I do, don't I?

Truman Burbank (Jim Carrey), Meryl Burbank (Laura Linney) in The Truman Show

20 Anyway, wish me luck. -I'll cross my fingers for you.

Truman Burbank (Jim Carrey), Meryl Burbank (Laura Linney) in The Truman Show