10 most memorable Uzo Aduba quotes from Orange Is The New Black, ranked

Uzo Abuda has played the role of Suzanne Warren in Orange is The New Black. She has done a commendable job with her ability to navigate the complex emotional landscape of Suzanne’s character. The character’s mental illness, love, and isolation resonated deeply with the viewers.

Beyond the character’s erratic behavior, Uzo Abuda has delivered lines that were both profound and carried deep meaning. These words often served as a poignant reflection of the human condition while exploring the themes of belonging, acceptance, and the search for connection.

One of the main aspects of Suzanne’s character that made her character intriguing was Uzo Abuda’s dialogue delivery. Though the ranking is subjective and can vary from person to person, these lines have resonated with numerous viewers. So let’s dive into the 10 most memorable Uzo Aduba quotes from Orange Is The New Black, ranked.

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10) Protecting Piper

“I threw my pie for you.”

In season 1, episode 3, when Alex and Piper are talking, Piper tells Alex that she can't sit with her. Alex replies that they both lived there and have to deal with each other on a daily basis. Piper denies it and says that she plans on spending her entire sentence avoiding Alex.

Piper blames Alex for putting her in the position she was in. She blames her for stealing the good life she had built after Alex and threatens to stay away from her. At this moment, Suzanne played by Uzo Abuda arrives and asks whether Alex is causing any trouble.

When Piper says that Alex is bothering her, Suzanne tells Alex to leave. She then throws a pie so that Alex leaves. However, when Piper tells Suzanne that she is not her wife, she says the above dialogue. It is one of her best dialogues that shows her dynamic with Piper, who she tries to impress by protecting her.

9)Nobody wants to play with Suzanne

“Sometimes people just don't want to play with you, and that's okay.”

In season 2, Suzanne was helping others to play their game by checking the time for them. However, when she asked if she could play with them, the others refused. They said that Suzanne’s temper did not help while playing the game. As the teams were already formed, she could not join. Later, we see Suzanne and Taystee sitting together when Yvonne comes and wants to talk to Taystee.

Taystee did not want to talk to her and blamed her for not contacting her before and left. Seeing this, Suzanne says the above dialogue to Yvonne as she feels a connection with her situation. She herself has been refused by the others to join in their games and has often been isolated.

8)Being protective of Vee

“I am not crazy. I am unique.”

In season 2, episode 13, Taystee sees that Suzanne was searching for something. Suzanne tells her that she might have done something bad. She tells Taystee that she might have attacked the Russian lady. Taystee assures Suzanne that if she had done it then she would have remembered it.

However, Suzanne tells her that sometimes she blocks out things. So, she does not always remember. She then tells Taystee that Vee says that she has done it. On hearing this, Taystee tells her that she might be manipulating her and putting her in danger.

This makes Suzanne angry as she does not want anything bad about Vee. This makes Taystee call her crazy, to which Suzanne says the above dialogue. This is undoubtedly one of her best dialogues as we see her nature, especially her innocence.

7)Suzanne’s Valentine

“This year I'm lovin' someone who deserves me. ME.”

In season 2, episode 6, when Suzanne was asked by Cindy about who was going to be her valentine, Suzanne says the above dialogue. This dialogue has resonated with the viewers as it evokes the self-love and acceptance Suzanne desires.

It is a powerful declaration of self-love. This dialogue shows her progress as a character in Orange is the New Black. It is also a testament that even in the harshest environments, personal growth is possible.

6)Suzanne expressing her emotions

“I used to spend a lot of time thinking how I could make you love me. Like, if I had long pretty hair, or if I made chocolate cake with frosting, or if I had a green bicycle. Turns out the answer is you’re not a nice person. You’re a mean person. And I used to think you was a yellow dandelion, but you’re all dried up with the puff blown off."

In season 1, episode 12 of Orange is the New Black, when Suzanne and Piper are cleaning the bathroom, Piper tries to make Suzanne understand the things she said about Suzanne. She tells Suzanne that she said those before knowing that Suzanne was a nice person.

This makes Suzanne say the above dialogue. This dialogue shows Suzanne’s expression of emotions in a raw and unfiltered manner. This line also reveals the painful, one-sided emotional investment Suzanne has made. It highlights the complexities of human emotions.

5) Suzanne's wise words

“It’s like you become more you, which normally is like ‘Blaaaaagh! Pow!’ But now it’s okay because the person, like, whoever—they chose to take all that on. All that weird stuff, whatever’s wrong, or bad, or hiding in you. Suddenly it’s alright. You don’t feel like such a freak anymore.”

In season 2, episode 6 of Orange is the New Black, this dialogue by Suzanne has resonated with the viewers. It exposes the vulnerability Suzanne has. The moment of feeling not like a freak is a rare glimpse into her longing for normalcy and connection.

Even when someone has not felt the same exact experience, the desire to fit in is a fundamental human need. The delivery of the line, showing the raw emotions behind it, depicts Uzo Abuda’s talent as an actor.

4)Suzanne’s therapist

“My therapist says ‘Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery.’”

In season 2, episode 13, when Suzanne was getting interrogated, the investigators asked her about the lock that was found by the greenhouse. She tells the officers that she does not remember taking her lock, which she named Lady Locksley, out in the greenhouse.

The investigators further ask her where she was during the incident, to which she replies she does not remember. As the investigators remind Suzanne about her previous crimes, she says the above dialogue to them. This dialogue adds to the comedic edge of the whole moment, making it one of the best dialogues according to the viewers.

3)Suzanne’s book

"It's two people connecting... with four other people, and aliens"

In season 3, episode 7, when Suzanne was given the assignment to write about a re-imagination of a primary life experience, Suzanne's writing was not what Berdie Rogers had expected. When Birdie reads the lines Suzanne had written to her to describe how inappropriate her writing was, Suzanne says the above dialogue.

The scene is hilarious and adds to the overall humor of the moment. Suzanne’s inability to understand where she has done wrong in her writing makes the whole moment even more memorable. Many viewers have pointed out that this dialogue of Suzanne is one of her best in the series.

2)Suzanne’s thoughts on Santa

“Once you find out Santa Claus ain’t real it’s all downhill from there”

In season 3, episode 5, when Taystee and Suzanne were cleaning the restrooms, and Taystee wanted to tell the truth, Suzanne told her not to rush. She then says the above dialogue to her.

Suzanne tells them that it is good to have something to believe in. Suzanne’s distinctive way of speaking adds to the comedic delivery of this scene. This line comes out of nowhere in the middle of a seemingly unrelated conversation. This contrast brings out the uniqueness of Suzanne.

1)Suzanne’s Poem

“Before I met you, the sun was like a yellow grape. But now, it looks like a fire in the sky. Why? Because you light a fire inside me.”

In season 1, episode 3, when Piper is taking a run, Suzanne joins her. She starts to compliment Piper by telling her that she looks shiny and does not smell funky. She tells her that Piper is a real woman, unlike the other inmates. Suzanne then starts to recite the poem she wrote for Piper.

The above quote is a line from her poem. This poem makes Piper uncomfortable. She tells Suzanne about her fiance to make her stop. However, Suzanne ignores her words about Piper’s fiance and tells her that she would call her dandelion because they are pretty and yellow, just like Piper. This whole conversation was one of the most iconic moments of Orange is The New Black. Her dialogue and her facial expression added to the overall humor of the moment, according to the viewers.

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