Superman: The Animated Series (TV Series)
Livewire (1997)
Lori Petty: Livewire, Leslie Willis
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Quotes
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Leslie Willis : [as Leslie Willis] What's the deal with you and Superman, huh?
Lois Lane : What are you talking about?
Leslie Willis : Come on, you're always getting exclusives with him. Just how exclusive are you two?
[Clark Kent clears his throat nervously]
Lois Lane : It's not like that.
Leslie Willis : Oh it's not, huh? Ah, I guess we'll never know if his pj's have that big red S on them too.
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[Superman tackles her through a wall]
Livewire : Well, at least now we know you hit girls!
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Leslie Willis : Wake up, Metropolis! Oh, yeah, the Livewire's back on attack, folks. The queen-babe of all media, your mistress of the airwaves, the one, the only Leslie Willis shouting out to you on WLXL, 95.5 Alive! Okay, now, people, listen up. I know you've heard this before, but you're gonna hear it again.
[clearing her throat]
Leslie Willis : Ladies and gentlemen, I am sick and tired of this Superman guy! You hear me, Metropolis? Sick, sick, sick...
[gagging noises]
Leslie Willis : ...of Superman! I wake up this morning, and I'm in a fairly good mood, but then I turn on the TV, and there he is; on every lousy channel. Ugh! I almost puked on my corn flakes. And then, big surprise, there he is again on the front page of the Daily Planet. Hello! Hello! Am I the only one who's physically ill from this town's pathetic devotion to that phony flying Boy Scout? No one's that nice for free, people. The Man of Steel is pulling the steel wool over your eyes. Don't buy into that act of his. Just say no to Superman.
[seeing her control boards light up]
Leslie Willis : Hmm. Looks like the natives are restless. Line 3, speak your tiny little mind.
Bibbo : Well, you're darn right I will, missy, 'cause I don't appreciate your scurvy remarks about me pal Superman.
Leslie Willis : Ooh, get a load of this old fogey. What's the matter, gramps, not getting enough prunes?
Bibbo : Well, now you listen to me, smart lady. I don't think...
Leslie Willis : No, you don't think, do you, dope? This Superman is nothing more than the world's strongest con man.
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Superman : [seeing Leslie Willis go on a rampage with her new electric powers] That's enough, Miss Willis.
Livewire : It's not Miss Willis anymore! Meet her replacement.
[conjures a costume from electricity]
Livewire : Livewire! Neat, huh? I ionized the air around me. Pretty form-fitting, don't you think?
Superman : Come back to the hospital. They might be able to help you.
Livewire : What do I need help for? I'm pure energy now! And besides, I got enough help from you the other night.
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Leslie Willis : Seems we got a little problem, people. The authorities want to shut the party down.
[booing, the crowd throws eggs at the cops on stage]
Lois Lane : And the crowd turns ugly.
Jimmy Olsen : The crowd showed up ugly.
Leslie Willis : Are you gonna let them shut us down? Are you gonna let them tell us what to do?
[Superman lands next to her]
Leslie Willis : Hey, look. The cops brought their monkey.
Superman : You have to stop this. Can't you see you're putting these people in danger?
Leslie Willis : Hey, everybody, big blue says you should go home and get some sleep. What do you say to that, huh?
[they angrily throw trash at him]
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Livewire : I'm telling you, people, bad things are gonna happen if you don't get with the program.
Co-Pilot : It just doesn't make any sense. We've lost all radio navigation and radar. All we get is that woman.
[seeing another plane on collision course]
Co-Pilot : Look out!
[Superman pushes the other plane out of the way]
Co-Pilot : Whew.
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Lois Lane : Do you really believe that garbage you say about Superman, or is it just a way to get ratings?
Leslie Willis : Look, baby, to make it in this town, I had to be better, sharper, and louder than any man to get half as much notice. And nothing was handed to me on a silver platter, either, unlike your friend Superman.
Lois Lane : Some attitude you have there.
Leslie Willis : Eh, it pays the bills.
Lois Lane : [looking at the forming thunderstorm outside] Hmm. Looks like Mother Nature isn't one of your faithful fans.
Leslie Willis : She'll come around. Everybody else does.
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Livewire : Hello, Metropolis! The tower of power is back, coming at you at about, oh, a gazillion megahertz. Now, you may have noticed that I restored some power to the city. I've done this so that you, my adoring and helpless public, can gaze upon moi, your lovely queen of all media. Actually, I pretty much am the media now, seeing as how I've taken complete control. So don't touch that dial, Metropolis. Because if you ever want your phone back, your lights, your computers, your talk shows, your home shopping channels, and your stupid little lives, then you're gonna have to deal with me.
Perry White : Typical. Today the airwaves...
Lois Lane : Tomorrow, the world.
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Leslie Willis : Come on, Lois. Just between us girls...
Lois Lane : There's nothing to tell.
Leslie Willis : [with his superhuman hearing, Clark hears trouble at a nearby construction site] Something wrong, Mr. Kent? Am I boring you?
Clark Kent : [getting up to leave] As a matter of fact, you are.
Leslie Willis : Ooh, don't go away mad, Clarky.
[Clark slams the door shut behind him]
Leslie Willis : Well, I guess some people can't handle their false idols getting knocked...
Lois Lane : Listen, Willis, just what is your problem with Superman?
Leslie Willis : Problems, plural. First, he's never around when you need him. Second, everything's just so darn easy for him. And third, all he cares about is himself. I think that sums it up. Hey, we're almost out of time, but remember, tonight in Centennial Park is my third anniversary celebration. We're having a big blowout with guests and surprises, baby, so be there, or else.
