August Rush (2007)

Terrence Howard: Richard Jeffries

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Quotes 

• Richard Jeffries : Why is it so important that you want him now?

  Lyla Novacek : I've ALWAYS wanted him!

  Lyla Novacek : [in tears]  I've waited eleven years, two months, and fifteen days just to find out that he's alive!

  [Jeffries stares at Lyla] 

  Lyla Novacek : [she chuckles a little]  I've been counting.

• Richard Jeffries : How long have you been here?

  August Rush : Eleven years and sixteen days.

  [Jeffries stares at August] 

  August Rush : I've been counting.

• Richard Jeffries : You know, a lot of kids don't want to leave their first home, because they're afraid that if they do, their parents won't be able to find them. I'm here to make sure that doesn't happen to you.

  [cut to August, who has tears running down his face]