We have changed our privacy policy. In addition, we use cookies on our website for various purposes. By continuing on our website, you consent to our use of cookies. You can learn about our practices by reading our privacy policy.

The Birds Love Quotes

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

Quote #1

MELANIE: Just what is it you're looking for, sir?

MITCH: Lovebirds.

MELANIE: Lovebirds, sir?

MITCH: Yes. I understand there are different varieties. Is that true?

MELANIE: Oh, yes, there are.

MITCH: Well, uh, these are for my sister, for her birthday, see, and uh, as she's only gonna be 11, I, I wouldn't want a pair of birds that were ... too demonstrative.

MELANIE: I understand completely.

MITCH: At the same time, I wouldn't want them to be too aloof, either.

MELANIE: No, of course not.

MITCH: Do you happen to have a pair of birds that are ... just friendly?

Here's a great example of talking about sex while not talking about sex. This opening scene with the flirtation and building of sexual tension is what starts the plot in motion.

Quote #2

ANNIE: Oh, pretty. What are they?

MELANIE: Lovebirds.

ANNIE: I see. Good luck, Miss Daniels.

Lydia says almost the same thing"Oh, I see"when she learns that the birds Melanie brought to Bodega Bay are lovebirds. Both Annie and Lydia take the lovebirds as a sign or symbol of attraction. Of course, Melanie isn't quite ready to admit she's in love or lust yet. So, the lovebirds continue to be a way for everybody to talk about love in an indirect way.

Quote #3

MITCH: What about the letter you wrote me, is that a lie, too?

MELANIE: No, I wrote the letter.

MITCH: Well, what did it say?

MELANIE: It said, "Dear Mr. Brenner, I think you need these lovebirds, after all. They may help your personality."

MITCH: But you tore it up?

MELANIE: Yes.

MITCH: Why?

MELANIE: Because it seemed stupid and foolish.

Writing a letter and then tearing it upa neutral observer might diagnose that as a crush. Of course, Melanie already tracked this random guy down and drove miles and miles to see him, so you probably already figured out she was pretty interested.