Riding in Cars with Boys (2001)

James Woods: Mr. Leonard Donofrio

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Quotes 

• Mrs. Teresa D'Onofrio : [cooing]  Hello,beautiful baby.

  [to the nurse] 

  Mrs. Teresa D'Onofrio : Is this not the most beautiful baby you've ever seen? I'm serious, is this not the most beautiful baby you've ever seen?

  Nurse : To be honest, in a while yes.

  Mrs. Teresa D'Onofrio : [to Leonard]  Lets go see Bev.

  Mr. Leonard Donofrio : No.

  Mrs. Teresa D'Onofrio : She wants to see you Leo!

  Mr. Leonard Donofrio : No.

  [to Jason] 

  Mr. Leonard Donofrio : Look your mother is 16, your father is a moron, and they want us to celebrate. We know better. Just for the record, I'm on your side.

• Mr. Leonard Donofrio : I'm telling you nicely, you're too young.

  Beverly (Age 11) : Pop, you can't negotiate my boobs. Whether I'm too young to have 'em or not, I got 'em. I'm a woman. It's just hard to see it through all these clothes.

  Mr. Leonard Donofrio : Quiet! The answer is no. Keep your mind on books, not boys.

  Jason : [narrating]  This is why therapists are wealthy, moments like this. Why didn't he just get her the bra? It's certainly cheaper than a bicycle. Ah, parents and the damage they can do. Sometimes it's endless. But she survived. You know what they say: that which doesn't kill you, makes you want to die. You see, if she was from the south she would have turned her life into a country song. But since she's from Connecticut, she turned it into a book.

• [last lines] 

  Beverly : Jason blames me for every horrible thing that happened in his life. Can you imagine?

  Mr. Leonard Donofrio : [slowly begins humming then singing] 

• Fay : Hi! My name is Fay and I am Bev's best friend, I just wanted to say is how beautiful Bev looks tonight and to wish her all the happiness in the world, and now that I've said that, maybe one of you could say it to her too. Sitting over is a girl that just has this light around her stands when your near her, you just know something exciting is going to happen. So if you all think you deserve some sort of a medal for being here just because of the special circumstances...

  Mr. Leonard Donofrio : Oh Fay

  Fay : No wait, wait Mr. D I'm not finished just yet

  Fay : If y'all think your so great for being here, then don't bother talking to me either, okay? Because I'm pregnant too!