Memorable Quotes

Reinaldo's mother: Reinaldo, would you be sad if I died?

Reinaldo Arenas: My name, for the moment, is Reinaldo Arenas.

Reinaldo: What do you want? Cuban Police Officer: What do I want... First of all, I want Carlos to frisk this guy. Reinaldo: But he's not even dressed. Police Officer: What's your name? Reinaldo: My name? Franz Kafka. Police Officer: Hm. You think I am ignorant? [Reinaldo shakes his head] Police Officer: Have any of you ever heard of a Camp called La Isla de Joventud? [Everyone declines] Police Officer: Then maybe you can tell me, when's the last time you took it up your ass. Reinaldo: The last time? Oh, I don't remember. Police Officer: No? Reinaldo: But I remember the last time you did. Police Officer: When was that? Reinaldo: Maybe the last time you bent over to tie your boots.