Memorable Quotes from James Greene
2 quotesGenerational Aspirations and Disconnection from Heritage
Hellsgate rancher
They call this country Hell's Gate. When my dad came in here, it was nothing but a bunch of savage Indians. And Jesuits. Old ] said that he was a warrior so his son could be a farmer, so his son could be a poet. And I raise cattle so my son can be a merchant, so his son can move to Newport, Rhode Island and buy a sailboat and never see one of these bastard-ass sons of bitching mountains again.
[[Thomas Jefferson]
Cy
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
Hellsgate rancher
A guy back east.
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Questions About Life and Existence
Patch Adams
Excuse me, Beenie. Which way is heaven Correct. Beenie, how much taller is Wilt Chamberlain than you?
[due to Beenie's catatonic state, his hand is raised; everyone laughs (except Dr. Prack); patients laugh]
Rudy
Hey, Beenie, Beenie, Beenie. Where's the ceiling?
Bile
Where do the birds fly, Beenie?
Patch Adams
How do you say hello to Hitler?
Other patient
Beenie, Beenie. How does Hitler say hello?
Patch Adams
Beenie, how do you check an elephant for a hernia? Who can win a staring contest? Beenie!!
[patients laugh; points to Beenie]
Rudy
Who... who farted?
Patch Adams
Who likes to masturbate? Beenie, how does a one-armed referee say, "Field goal?
[all patients and "Patch" raise their hands]
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