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Family Tensions and Misunderstandings
Zelma
Now, Anne Mae. I know I wasn't around. But believe me, you were too young to know what was going on with your daddy and me.
Tina
Did Alline understand? She ain't that much older than me.
Zelma
Now, don't think you're going to come live in my house and make me feel bad.
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The Importance of Identity in Relationships
Judge
I want you to be very sure about this. This means you're going to walk out of here with absolutely nothing.
Tina
Except my name. I'll give up all that other stuff, but only if I get to keep my name. I've worked too hard for it, your honor.
Ike, Sr.
The name is mine. The name got my daddy's blood on it. If she want to go, she can go wherever she want to go, but the name stays home!
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Dependence and Identity in Relationships
Ike, Sr.
Now, you listen to me. I MADE you. You were nothing before you met me, and you'll be nothing without me.
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A Life Story for the Ages
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Not just the story of a life - The movie of a lifetime.
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Warning About Ike's Future Plans
Jackie
Lorraine was Ike's last gig. He's always booking ahead. Now, you watch yourself.
[to Anna Mae]
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Determination and Clarity of Purpose
Tina Turner
I'm ready. I'm ready and I know what I want.
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Tina Turner's Inspiring True-Life Journey
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The triumphant true-life story of Tina Turner!
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A Simple Request for Cake
Ike, Sr.
Eat the cake, Anna Mae.
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The Fragility of the Heart
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Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken?
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A Tense Exchange Between Ike and Tina
Ike, Sr.
Hey, Anna Mae. Where you going? I need to get some sleep!
Tina
Go straight to hell, Ike!
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A Difficult Truth About Absence
Grandma Georgiana
Your mama had to go away for a while.
Young Anna Mae
When is she coming back to get me?
Grandma Georgiana
She ain't, honey. She just ain't.
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