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What is the most famous quote attributed to Jack Nicholson in 'The Shining?'

Question #41446. Asked by Senior Moments.
Last updated Apr 08 2013.

sequoianoir
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sequoianoir
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Answer has 6 votes.
Here's JOHNNY

Nov 22 2003, 6:09 PM
gmackematix
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gmackematix
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Answer has 8 votes.

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"Hi honey I'm home" and, if it counts, "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy" can't be far behind.

Nov 22 2003, 10:38 PM
Hamlet.
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Hamlet.

Answer has 3 votes.
REDRUM...

Nov 22 2003, 10:49 PM
griffinj
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griffinj
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Answer has 3 votes.
"Redrum" is said by Danny (Danny Lloyd) and the actual quote, Gmack, is "Wendy, I'm home". "Here's Johnny" was an ad-lib by Nicholson. (All courtesy of IMDb.)

Nov 23 2003, 12:08 AM
mk2norwich
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mk2norwich

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Are you sure about that quote being "Wendy, I'm home", griff? I'm sure it's "Hi, honey"....

Nov 23 2003, 3:59 AM
griffinj
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griffinj
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Answer has 2 votes.
I quoted that from IMDb, but that is how I remember it. Anyone with a video who'd care to corroborate?

Nov 23 2003, 6:41 AM
themom51
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themom51

Answer has 4 votes.

Apr 08 2013, 2:11 PM
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