A Princess for Christmas (2011 TV Movie)
Miles Richardson: Paisley Winterbottom
Quotes
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Jules Daly : I thought butlers were extinct.
Paisley Winterbottom : Oh, no. We've made a comeback. P. Diddy has three.
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Paisley Winterbottom : [narrating] Once upon a time, in a land called Buffalo, there lived a little girl named Jules Daly who dreamt of traveling to faraway places where the people sang for a lark and danced on a whim, where houses were filled with calliopes and music boxes, mechanical dolls and cuckoo clocks. But, alas, not all tales can have happy ending. Jules grew up and still has her dreams. Unfortunately, she's still in Buffalo.
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Ashton Prince of Castlebury : Jules... I know we don't have hot wings or hockey in Castlebury, but we do have crumpets and cricket. Is it possible that you, Milo, and Maddie would consider extending your stay here at Castlebury Hall?
Edward Duke of Castlebury : [watching them] Beautiful gown Jules is wearing.
Floyd : Oh, yes, sir.
Abigail : Yes, sir.
Mrs. Birch : Lovely.
Paisley Winterbottom : Excellent taste.
Edward Duke of Castlebury : Mm, I wonder where she obtained it. I suppose if you wish to be reimbursed, you should produce a receipt for me by morning.
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Paisley Winterbottom : Good morning, Your Grace.
Edward Duke of Castlebury : Oh, good morning, Paisley. Well, there's nothing like decorating a Christmas tree to get you into the holiday spirit, is there? Oh, Paisly, how many days 'til Christmas?
Paisley Winterbottom : Five, sir.
Edward Duke of Castlebury : Oh, five. It'll be a bit tough, but we can do it. We must get the invitations out immediately.
Paisley Winterbottom : Invitations, sir?
Edward Duke of Castlebury : Yes. For the ball.
Paisley Winterbottom : We're having a ball?
Edward Duke of Castlebury : Yes. The Christmas Eve Ball. I just made up my mind. We must hire an orchestra. And, oh, you must tell Ashton to invite all his friends.
Paisley Winterbottom : [a little concerned] Are you all right, sir?
Edward Duke of Castlebury : Never better. How are the children?
Paisley Winterbottom : Splendid, sir. Ashton is giving Milo an archery lesson, and Miss Maddie and Miss Jules are currently scouring the castle for Dolly Dinkle's head.
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Jules Daly : Hello, my prince.
Ashton Prince of Castlebury : Hello, my princess.
Jules Daly : Sounds like we're in line for a throne somewhere.
Ashton Prince of Castlebury : Well, as a matter of fact, we are.
Jules Daly : No. Really?
Ashton Prince of Castlebury : [kissing] Drive on.
Paisley Winterbottom : [narrating as their carriage pulls away] It is true not all tales have happy endings. But then, for Jules Daly, the dreamer from Buffalo, the story is just beginning.
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Paisley Winterbottom : [introducing Jules at the Christmas Ball] Ladies and gentlemen, Miss Jules Daly of Buffalo.
Duke of Belmont : [watching her descend the staircase] Buffalo? My word. They'll let anyone in a royal ball these days.
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Mrs. Birch : Did I wake you?
Jules Daly : Is everything all right?
Mrs. Birch : No. There's been a slight incident.
Jules Daly : Incident?
Mrs. Birch : Mm-hmm.
Abigail : [in the kitchen, with Jules' ruined ball gown, sobbing] I'm so sorry, miss. I didn't realize the iron was so hot.
Jules Daly : It's okay, Abigail. It's okay.
Mrs. Birch : I don't know what you're blubbering about. Miss Daly is the one with nothing to wear to the ball tonight.
Paisley Winterbottom : What's that burning?
[seeing the hole]
Paisley Winterbottom : Oh, I say. Oh, that's a big one.
Mrs. Birch : Thank you, Paisley, for your keen observation.
Paisley Winterbottom : Well, what are we to do? All the village dress shops are have closed for Christmas.
Mrs. Birch : We'll have to repair it as best we can.
Jules Daly : Maybe this is a sign.
Paisley Winterbottom : What do you mean?
Jules Daly : I shouldn't go to the ball.
Mrs. Birch : You can't be serious.
Paisley Winterbottom : My dear Miss Daly, if it wasn't for you, there wouldn't even be a ball.
Jules Daly : That's very kind of you to say, but... I think I'm gonna sit this one out.
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Paisley Winterbottom : [Jules slips on the waxed floor in the Great Hall] Hello.
Jules Daly : Hey, Paisley.
[looking up at the ceiling]
Jules Daly : Great molding.
Paisley Winterbottom : Yes, I've always thought so.
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Jules Daly : [breaking up a fight between the kids] Are you gonna tell me which one of you two started this?
Maddie Huntington : He did it!
Milo Huntington : I guess I did. Sorry, Maddie.
Maddie Huntington : It's okay.
Ashton Prince of Castlebury : Well, now we're all friends here, why don't you two help Paisley with his chores?
Milo Huntington , Paisley Winterbottom : Chores?
Ashton Prince of Castlebury : Yes. Feeding the Shetland ponies.
Maddie Huntington : [excited] Ponies?
Paisley Winterbottom : Well, I say, sir, what a splendid idea. Come along, children. Let's go find some carrots.
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Milo Huntington : [after receiving a black eye] I don't get why you're so freaked out.
Jules Daly : You flattened a Christmas shopper, attacked an orphan boy, and disrupted a Christmas concert conducted by a nun.
Floyd , Paisley Winterbottom : My word!
Milo Huntington : Sorry.
Paisley Winterbottom : Something to tell the grandchildren, though.
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Milo Huntington : Who's he?
Maddie Huntington : Paisley Winterbottom.
Paisley Winterbottom : And I'm here to invite all three of you to spend Christmas at Castlebury Hall.
Milo Huntington : Where's that?
Paisley Winterbottom : Stone's throw from Liechtenstein.
Jules Daly : It doesn't matter. We're not going.
Maddie Huntington : Why not?
Jules Daly : Well, for one, I have a job.
Paisley Winterbottom : Uh, but your former employer relieved you of that responsibility.
Milo Huntington : No way. You got fired?
Paisley Winterbottom : The airline tickets will be arriving this evening, and I, uh, I have a check to cover your traveling expenses.
Milo Huntington : [seeing the amount] Whoa!
Jules Daly : We don't accept handouts from gutless, guilty family members.
Paisley Winterbottom : But I was told not to return to Castlebury without you.
Jules Daly : Well, then you're just gonna have to move to Buffalo.
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Paisley Winterbottom : Your Grace, may I present Master Milo, Miss Maddie, and their aunt, Miss Jules Daly.
Jules Daly : Hi.
Edward Duke of Castlebury : Are you sure you brought the right family?
Milo Huntington : Does he look like he's about to kick the bucket to you?
Jules Daly : Not even remotely, but I'd sure like to kick Paisley.
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Jules Daly : I don't know what your deal is, but Grandpa Huntington's name hasn't been mentioned around here much since he cut off his son for marrying my sister.
Paisley Winterbottom : Yes, that was... very unfortunate.
Jules Daly : Unfortunate? Did you ever meet my sister?
Paisley Winterbottom : I'm sorry to say that I did not.
Jules Daly : Well, she was a magnificent person. And that pompous putz of a family didn't deserve her.
Paisley Winterbottom : If I may be so bold, they are not just any family. Their grandfather happens to be a Duke.
Jules Daly : [sarcastic] Well, whoop-de-do.
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Paisley Winterbottom : This is the Great Hall. It was originally Baroque, was remodeled in the Empire style in 1852.
Milo Huntington : [awed] Wow.
Maddie Huntington : Whoa.
Jules Daly : We're not in Buffalo anymore.
Paisley Winterbottom : The servants will show you to your quarters. I shall go and inform His Grace that you've arrived. This way, please.
Jules Daly : [slipping on the floor] Whoa, that's slick.
Mrs. Birch : Yes. We keep it waxed.
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Milo Huntington : [seeing the house servants awaiting their arrival] Who are they?
Jules Daly : I think this is the staff.
Paisley Winterbottom : Let me introduce you to everyone. They're all terribly excited to meet you. This is Mrs. Birch, the head housekeeper, who will give you any assistance required, Miss Daly.
Jules Daly : Hi, there. Just Jules is fine. What should I call you?
Mrs. Birch : [stiffly] Mrs. Birch.
Jules Daly : Okay.
Paisley Winterbottom : And this is Abigail, who'll be looking after Miss Maddie.
Maddie Huntington : You're pretty.
Paisley Winterbottom : And this is Floyd, the under-butler, who'll be looking after Master Milo.
Milo Huntington : I have a butler? That's insane.
[attracted to her]
Milo Huntington : Actually, can I have Abigail instead?
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Paisley Winterbottom : Welcome to Castlebury Hall.
Maddie Huntington : Wow! It's a castle.
Milo Huntington : It's a mega mansion.
Jules Daly : It's... it's a nightmare. Kids, you can't break anything here.
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Jules Daly : [after being told he was ill and near death] Edward seems to have made a miraculous recovery.
Paisley Winterbottom : Uh, yes, I've been meaning to talk to you about that. Um, I might have been a tad economical with the truth, but he has been under the weather recently.