the little mermaid … sentence starters
“Go on and kiss the girl.”
“Look at this stuff, isn’t it neat?“
“The human world… it’s a mess.“
“One less human to worry about.“
“Oh, I can’t make out a heartbeat.”
“Wish I could be part of that world.”
“Do you think I was too hard on her?“
“And I fortunately know a little magic.”
“We mustn’t lurk in doorways. It’s rude.”
“Oh, my gosh! My father’s gonna kill me!“
“I’m sorry if this knucklehead scared you.“
“I’m 16 years old! I’m not a child anymore!“
“You’re not getting cold fins now, are you?”
“But who cares? No big deal. I want more.”
“How many wonders can one cavern hold?“
“What would I pay to stay here beside you?“
“No. Have you lost your senses completely?!“
“You went up to the surface again, didn’t you?“
“You’re the one… the one I’ve been looking for.”
“Is it true you rescued a human from drowning?“
“You can’t get something for nothing, you know.“
“Boy, you better do it soon. No time will be better.”
“Yes, you want her. Look at her, you know you do.”
“I think you’ve swallowed a bit too much seawater.“
“This, I haven’t seen this in years. This is wonderful!“
“What would I give if I could live out of these waters?”
“Have I ever been wrong? I mean, when it’s important?“
“Well, I’ll give ‘em something to celebrate soon enough.“
“I don’t know. He looks kind of hairy and slobbery to me.“
“Watch and you’ll see, someday I’ll be part of your world.”
“Things are working out according to my ultimate design.“
“My dear, sweet child. That’s what I do. It’s what I live for.“
“They weren’t kidding when they called me, well, a witch.”
“What a lovely little bride I’ll make, my dear, I’ll look divine.“
“As long as you live under my ocean, you’ll obey my rules!“
“Come on, they’re not all that impressed with conversation.”
“Maybe you can make a little planter out of it or something.”
“You dream about going up there, but that is a big mistake.”
“Know him? I don’t have to know him! They’re all the same.”
“Wouldn’t you think I’m the girl… the girl who has everything?”
“n my day, we had fantastical feasts, when I lived in the palace.“
“If I become human, I’ll never be with my father or sisters again.“
“Maybe he’s right. Maybe there is something the matter with me.”
“Yes, I’ve had the odd complaint, but on the whole I’ve been a saint.”
“Such wonderful things around you. What more are you looking for?”
“The only way to get what you want is to become a human, yourself.”
“If you want to cross the bridge, my sweet, you’ve got the pay the toll.”
“That’s right. But you’ll have your man. Life’s full of tough choices, innit?“
“I just don’t see how a world that makes such wonderful things could be bad.”
“This has got to be, without a doubt, the single most humiliating day of my life.“
“You could’ve been seen by one of those barbarians. By one of those humans!”
“Hurry home, princess. We wouldn’t want to miss old daddy’s celebration, huh?“
“So help me, I am going to get through to you. And if this is the only way, so be it!”
“Will you get your head out of the clouds and back in the water where it belongs?“
“I’m a very busy woman and I haven’t got all day. It won’t cost much. Just your voice!”
“I consider myself a reasonable merman. I set certain rules and I expect those rules to be obeyed.“
“Isn’t this great? The salty sea air, the wind blowing in your face. Aaah, the perfect day to be at sea!“
“You’ll have your looks, your pretty face. And don’t underestimate the importance of body language, ha!”
“But you’ll find that nowadays, I’ve mended all my ways. Repented, seen the light, and made a switch.”
“And now, look at me. Wasted away to practically nothing. Banished, and exiled, and practically starving!”
“You’re under a lot of pressure down here. Come with me, I’ll take you home and get you something warm to drink.“
“Now, it’s happened once or twice, someone couldn’t pay the price and I’m afraid I had to rake 'em 'cross the coals.”
“I’ve got gadgets and gizmos a-plenty. I’ve got whozits and whatzits galore. You want thingamabobs? I’ve got twenty!”
