The Black Balloon - Russell's Dislike for Monkeys
Russell:
No. Russell doesn't like monkeys.
Russell's Mum:
Oh...
Russell:
Russell doesn't like monkeys.
Russell's Mum:
You want...
Russell: [Charlie spits at him again, screaming, and wails. Russell’s dad holds him to calm down]
Russell doesn't like Charlie.
Simon Mollison:
Charlie, that’s enough! Settle down, all right? Settle down. Charlie, just...
Russell:
Bad, Charlie! Bad!
Russell's Mum:
Shh! Sweetie, Sweetie, It's OK. It's OK. You don't have to...
Russell:
Bad, Charlie! Bad!
Teacher:
Charlie, you'll just have to go on stage by yourself.
Charlie Mollison:
No.
Teacher:
No, you can do it. You're a big boy. Come on, Charlie.
Charlie Mollison:
No, no.
Teacher:
Come on. Be a good boy. Come on. On stage.
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The Black Balloon - Family Loyalty Amidst Challenges
Thomas Mollison:
Dad, do you ever wish Charlie was normal?
Simon Mollison:
All I know is he's my own, and you're weak as piss if you don't look after your own.
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The Black Balloon - Understanding Clothing Etiquette in Childhood
Maggie Mollison:
Simon the underwear goes on the inside.
Simon Mollison:
Maggie please you don't have to worry about it.
Maggie Mollison:
It's very embarrassing.
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