Memorable Quotes from Julia Sweeney
4 quotesDiscouraging Inter-Species Adoption for Couples
Mrs. Keeper
Mr. and Mrs. Little, we try to discourage couples from adopting outside of their own...species. It rarely works out.
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Rules and Regulations Regarding Mouse Families
Mrs. Keeper
It's out of the question and it's against the rules. Besides, It's very hard to track mouse families. They're not very good with paperwork.
Eleanor
But he has an empty space.
Mrs. Keeper
Are there problems with Stuart?
Frederick
Problem? No, not at all.
Eleanor
Well, there's been a few...
Frederick
Difficulties.
Mrs. Keeper
Difficulties?
Eleanor
Well, like the cat trying to eat him when we first brought him home.
Frederick
He spat the boy out, of course, in one heck of a jiffy. Mrs. Keeper, he wants to know about his family. Any child would have questions about that.
Mrs. Keeper
Yes.
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The Challenge of Choosing Among Orphans
Orphan
Nice move, Red.
Eleanor
Oh, Frederick, look at them. How could we possibly...?
Frederick
Choose? I know.
Eleanor
They all seem so...
Frederick
Wonderful.
Stuart
You know what's wonderful? What's wonderful is how you both know what the other one is gonna say, before you even say it. Not that it's any of my business.
Frederick
Yes, that happens when you've been together as long as we have.
Eleanor
From being a family.
Stuart
Family. Wow. Well, for a family, you've certainly come to the right place. I think we can find just what you're looking for. If you want a girl, Susan can read French. And Edith over there can tap dance while blowing bubbles. Or maybe you wanted a boy.
Frederick
Actually, I think we were leaning towards a boy.
Stuart
Well, in that case, Benny can do handstands. Andy can run 100 yards faster than you can say, Ready, set, go.
Eleanor
You certainly know a lot about everyone, don't you?
Stuart
That's what happens when you've been here as long as I have. Let's face it. Not everyone wants to adopt someone like me. You shouldn't worry about choosing. It happens the same way every time. First, you won't know what to do. You'll be a bit scared. Then you'll meet one of them. You'll talk to him. Somehow, you just know.
Mrs. Keeper
Are you quite certain you're prepared to handle his uniqueness?
Eleanor
Oh, my, yes. His uniqueness is a perfect fit for the Little family.
Mrs. Keeper
Mr. and Mrs. Little, we try to discourage couples from adopting children outside their own... species. It rarely works out.
Eleanor
Well, it will in this case.
Lyle Lovett
I have a dream that everywhere I go Most everyone captures my eye And they find me so fascinating Indicating a quite a keen interest in A very special guy
Orphans
Bye, Stuart! Bye! We'll miss you!
Lyle Lovett
Oh I'm so lonely
Stuart
So what do I call you?
Eleanor
Mom.
Frederick
And Dad.
Eleanor
We haven't told you the best news of all. You have a brother. Named George.
Stuart
A brother! What do I call him?
Eleanor
George.
Lyle Lovett
I'm feeling relatively blue Oh how I'd love a next to kin or two There has to a place for me Where I belong right now Don't need a dynasty, a name to share, a heart to care That's really all, and then I'd be walking tall A name to share, a heart to care And then I'd be walking tall
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Anticipation of Adoption Explained
Mrs. Keeper
We've been through your paperwork, and it seems to be in order. Adoption isn't for everyone, but you seem like people with plenty of love to share. So how are you feeling?
Eleanor
Goodness, we're...
Frederick
Tingling...
Eleanor
...with anticipation.
Mrs. Keeper
Recess. Time for you to meet them. Feel free to walk around. They're used to having strangers.
Eleanor
Thank you.
Mrs. Keeper
Lovely people.
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