15 quotes
Understanding Family and Relationships
Vada
My mommy and daddy did that?
Shelley
It's actually a very beautiful thing. And look, there wouldn't've been a Vada.
Vada
I think it should be outlawed. (doorbell rings) Oh, that's probably Thomas J. I don't wanna see him. It's not fair. Nothing happens to boys.
[On menstruation]
Thomas J
Hi Vada. Can you come out?
Vada
I don't know.
Thomas J
Please, it's real hot, maybe we can go swimming.
Vada
No! Get outta here! And don't come back for five to seven days!
[Shoving Thomas J off her porch after getting her first period]
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Misunderstanding at the Funeral Parlour
Shelley
I have a wonderful disposition, I put people right at ease.
Harry
Uh, Miss Devoto, there people are already at ease. This is not a beauty parlour. It's a funeral parlour.
Shelley
They're dead?
Harry
Yes they are.
Shelley
Stiffs?
Harry
Deceased.
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Childhood Dreams of Escape and Adventure
Vada
I'm running away.
Thomas J
Where are you running to?
Vada
California. I'm going to Hollywood to live with the ].
[[w:The Brady Bunch|Brady Bunch]
Thomas J
I wanna live with them too.
Vada
No, you can't. They have enough kids. You'll have to live with the ].
[[The Partridge Family|Partridge Family]
Thomas J
Really?!
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Overcooked Expectations in Barbecue Preparation
Phil
Harry, Harry, Harry, Harry. I told you to use fewer briquettes, and now look what you've done. you've cremated them.
Harry
Thats what i do.
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Reflections on Loss and Resilience
Vada
Weeping willow with your tears running down, why do you always weep and frown? Is it because he left you one day? Is it because he could not stay? On your branches he would swing, Do you long for the happiness that day would bring? He found shelter in your shade, you thought his laughter would never fade. Weeping willow stop your tears, for there is something to calm your fears. You think death has ripped you forever apart, but I know he'll always be in your heart.
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Childhood Perspectives on Marriage and Rules
Vada
Why do you think people wanna get married?
Thomas J
When you get older, you just have to.
Vada
I'm gonna marry Mr. Bixler.
Thomas J
You can't marry a teacher, it's against the law.
Vada
It is not.
Thomas J
Yes it is, cause then he'll give you all A's and it won't be fair.
Vada
Not true Have you ever kissed anyone?
[Pause]
Thomas J
Like they do on TV? No.
Vada
Maybe we should,, just to see what's the big deal.
Thomas J
But, I don't know how.
Vada
Practice on your arms.
Thomas J
Like this?
[They practice kissing on their arms]
Vada
OK, nuff practice. Close your eyes.
[to Thomas J]
Thomas J
But then I won't be able to see anything,
Vada
Just do it!
Thomas J
OK, OK!
[He closes his eyes]
Vada
OK, on the count of three. One, two, two and a half, three Say something, it's too quiet.
[Leans over; Vada and Thomas J kiss]
Thomas J
Umm, Ummmmm...
Vada
Just hurry!
[agitated]
Thomas J
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America...
Vada and Thomas J
...And to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Amen.
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Expressions of Love and Connection
Ronda
He covers me like a blanket, from the cold dark night. As I look into his eyes, I know it's right. To touch, to feel. I know he's real. Flesh all amesh. Flesh all amesh. I can't fight it. There's no point. I wake up and light a joint.
Mr. Bixler
Uhh, uh. V.. Vada.
Vada
I wrote a poem, too.
Mr. Bixler
Please.
Vada
Ode to Ice Cream, by Vada Sultenfuss. I like ice cream a whole lot. It tastes good when days are hot. On a cone, or in a dish. This would be my only wish. Vanilla, chocolate, or Rocky Road, Even with pie a la mode. That's all I got so far.
Justin
I hear that Vada. "Flesh all amesh" or "Rocky Road". It's all about desire.
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Childhood Innocence and Friendship Challenges
Vada
Wanna go tree climbing, Thomas J? His face hurts. And where are his glasses? He can't see without his glasses. Put his glasses on. Put on his glasses. He was gonna be an acrobat.
[hysterical, at Thomas J.'s funeral]
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Concern for a Friend's Glasses
Vada
And where are his glasses? He can't see without his glasses.
[hysterical, at Thomas J.'s funeral]
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The Mood Ring and Friendship Dynamics
Shelley
That's a pretty ring you're wearing (looks at Vada's mood ring)
Vada
It's a mood ring. It tells me what mood i'm in.
Thomas J
It doesn't work, it always stays black.
Vada
It's only black when you're around, because you put me in a bad mood.
Shelley
Maybe black means you're happy?
Vada
I don't think so. Shelly how can I get $35?
Thomas J
She's crazy, She wants to go to school over the summer.
Vada
It's not a real school, it's a writing class. I want to be a writer.
Thomas J
She just wants to go just because her sweetie pie's her teacher.
Vada
Shut your big fat mouth!
Shelley
I think you'll make a fine writer. Have you asked your dad?
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A Moment of Distress and Urgency
Thomas J.
Yes. No. God, no. Get away. Ow... Get away!
[as he trying to get back home... All of a sudden, however, he reacting to the bees, last words; his glasses falls on the ground as the slow-motion effect]
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Applying Eye Make-Up: The First Rule
Shelley
Now, the first rule in applying eye make-up is you can never wear enough blue eye shadow.
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A Distressing Health Revelation
Vada
I was born jaundiced. Once, I sat on a toilet seat at a truck stop and caught haemorrhoids. And I've learned to live with this chicken bone that's been lodged in my throat for the past three years. So, I knew my Dad would be devastated when he learned of my latest affliction. Dad? I don't want to upset you, but my left breast is developing at a significantly faster rate than my right. It could only mean one thing: Cancer. I'm dying.
[to her Dad]
Harry
Okay. Sweetie, hand me the mayonnaise out of the fridge?
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A Child's Grief and Adult Responsibilities
Shelley
She won't come out! It's been a whole day. You have to do something, Harry!
Harry
The funeral's starting!
Shelley
Open your eyes! She's 11 years old! Her only friend in the world is dead!
Harry
I know that, but what do you want from me?
Shelley
Stop hiding, Harry! You run, Harry. When I first came here, the idea of working with dead people didn't exactly thrill me. When I saw that a family lived here, I thought if I'm living without a family, then at least I can work with one and maybe, once in a while, be invited in for supper.
Harry
Yeah - and when those suppers are disrupted because there's a car crash, or there's a fire, or a little boy steps on a beehive!...
Shelley
I'm not asking you to stop caring for those people! But life isn't just death, Harry! Don't ignore the living... especially your daughter.
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Exploring Connection Through Soul and Aura
Justin
What's in my soul? Feel my aura.
Vada
I don't think I'm allowed to.
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