Sophia: I loves Harpo, God knows I do. But I'll kill him dead 'fo I let him beat me.
The Color PurpleSofia: Now you want a dead son-in-law, Mrs. Celie? You just keep on advising him like you doing.
The Color PurpleRoberto: [looking through his book of English phrases] If looks could kill, I am a-dead now.
Down by Law