Memorable Quotes from Peter MacKenzie
5 quotesUnexpected Achievements and Surprising Numbers
Dad
I just didn't think you had it in you.
Thomas
I know. Sorry I let you down.
Dad
No, I literally didn't think you had this in you. So uh, how many people were here?
Thomas
Uh, 15 hundred. Couple thousand maybe.
Dad
Wow.
Thomas
You should have seen it. It was awesome.
Dad
Well, you're still fucked Thomas.
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Medical Check-Up and Parental Discussion
Immunosuppression Doctor
What color's that cross?
Lorenzo Odone
Red.
Immunosuppression Doctor
That's right. It's red. I'm gonna speak to your parents but Leah's gonna stay and check your blood pressure, okay? I'll be right back.
Leah
I'll just put this around your arm.
Immunosuppression Doctor
Look, it's important you both know what's going on. Cyclophosphamides are no picnic. This is all-out chemotherapy. We're gonna be suppressing his immune system. It's very high-risk We're gonna need to keep him here at least three weeks.
Leah
That's it.
Immunosuppression Doctor
Lorenzo's still walking, he's still talking, he's still communicating. But that can all change, now, knowing all of this, do you still want us to go through with this?
Michaela Odone
Given the alternatives, yes.
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Concerns About Teen Independence
Mom
I'm just worried.
Dad
About what?
Mom
I don't know. Thomas, leaving him alone all weekend.
Dad
Oh please. Come on honey, he's 17 years old.
Mom
That's what I'm worried about.
Dad
Let's be realistic here. This is Thomas we're talking about. He's not exactly Mr. Popular.
Mom
What is that supposed to mean?
Dad
I'm just saying that he's not that type of kid, you know. He's got a couple friends, they're gonna hang out, but they're not gonna do anything. He's a sweet kid, but he's a loser.
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Lorenzo's Presentation to Medical Faculty
Immunosuppression Doctor
The faculty is very grateful to Lorenzo for doing this.
Immunosuppression Doctor
Ladies and gentlemen, this is Lorenzo Odone; whom I've spoken to you about. Now; young Mr. Odone, you need to come with me. You're getting so big! I'm gonna put you up here so we can all see you, okay? Attaboy. Ten weeks after diagnosis, we observe hemianopia. The pupillary light reflexes are still intact and, as yet, there is no optic atrophy. However, there is evidence of early occipital lobe involvement.
Lorenzo Odone
Why are all these people here?
Immunosuppression Doctor
I beg your pardon, Lorenzo?
Lorenzo Odone
Why are all these people here?
Doctor
He asks why all these people are here.
Immunosuppression Doctor
Well, they're all doctors and they want to learn how to help other boys in the future.
Lorenzo Odone
Other boys with the boo-boo?
Michaela Odone
Yes, Darling.
Lorenzo Odone
Mm-hm.
Immunosuppression Doctor
Thank you, Lorenzo. Now in the scanning speech, we look for both ends of the pathology: centrally for the dysphasia and peripherally for the dysarthria. Now, Lorenzo, would you walk for me please? Attaboy. That's right, hold my hands. That's right. Two months ago, there was simply motor lag. Now, note the characteristic gait, it's due mostly to hyperreflexia but exacerbated by the encroaching paresis. You're doing very well, Lorenzo! Keep coming!
Lorenzo Odone
Only if you stop talking like that.
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Questioning the Presence of Others
Lorenzo Odone
Why are all these people here?
Immunosuppression Doctor
Beg your pardon, Lorenzo?
Lorenzo Odone
Why are all these people here?
Doctor
He asks why all these people are here?
Immunosuppression Doctor
Well, they're all doctors and they want to learn how to help other boys in the future.
Lorenzo Odone
Other boys with the boo-boo?
Michaela Odone
Yes, Darling.
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