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The Power of Imagination and Courage
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Somewhere inside every person...someplace inside every heart...is a power that turns fear into courage...and makes dreams take flight. ...Powered by imagination.
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Seven Lost Fascinations and Abilities
Older Mike
There are seven lost secret fascinations and abilities. They are that: animals can talk; your favorite blanket is woven from a fabric so mighty, that once pulled over your head, it becomes an impenetrable force field, nothing is too heavy to lift with the aid of a cape; your hand, held forefinger out and thumb up, actually fires bullets; jumping from any height with an umbrella is completely safe; monsters exist and can be both seen an done battle with; and the greatest, most special and regrettable loss of all: the ability to fly.
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Imagination as a Source of Power
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Powered by imagination.
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Realizing Responsibility for Bobby
Older Mike
From that moment on, I realized Bobby was my responsibility.
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The Subjectivity of History and Truth
Older Mike
History is all in the mind of the teller. Truth is all in the telling.
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Anticipation of a Father's Return
Bobby
Bobby: He's coming back, Mike. It's not mom's fault, but he's coming back.
[about The King]
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A Nighttime Argument Among Friends
The King
Hey! What are ya doin up? Go to bed! Go to bed! Not you!
[to Bobby]
Mike
Yeah, but...
The King
Bobby, come here! Mikey, you go to bed. Bobby, you come here!
[cuts Mike off]
Mike
But I wanna stay...
The King
GO TO BED! Come here, Bobby. Come HERE! Come here. What did I tell ya? What did I tell ya? Why don't you listen to me? Why don't you ever listen to what I TELL YOU TO DO? GET TO BED, YOU LITTLE SON-OF-A-BITCH!
[cuts him off again; the King grabs and pulls Bobby towards him; Shane, the family dog, growls and starts barking whilst Mikey cries; a few minutes later, Bobby, in tears, walks into the room]
Bobby
We can't stay up so late anymore.
[to Mike]
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The Importance of Keeping Promises
Boy #1
Dad, he promised to let me play with it, now he says he didn't and he won't.
Older Mike
Did you promise?
Older Mike
Well, you can't just say, "I promise," then forget about it. "I promise" are the most important words you'll ever say... well almost the most important words you'll ever say.
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The Instinct of Childhood Fear
Older Mike
We knew we were dead instantly, the way you always know you're in for it when bigger kids show up. It's a sixth sense you never lose.
[When the bullies showed up]
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The Value of Money in Uncertain Times
Older Mike
It was money, I didn't know how it would help but I knew we were better off if we had some than if we didn't.
[on getting the idea to sell golf balls]
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The Origin of a Nickname
Older Mike
We called him The king', because... that's what he liked to be called.
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