Frankie Quote #379
Quote from Frankie in A Birthday Story
Frankie: Well, it was a beautiful, sunny day, and I was in the kitchen standing by the sink eating sauerkraut when my water broke, so I called your dad, and he came home and got me, but when we got to the hospital, your dad thought it was ridiculous to pay $10 for parking... So he dropped me off and circled around for a meter, but it took so long, that by the time he got to the delivery room, you were halfway out. So your dad ran in, took one look, and boom! Passed out cold.
Brick: Really?
Frankie: Yeah, that's where he got that little scar on his forehead, which means... He wasn't there to see you being born. He was there to see Sue and Axl take their first breath, But not you, And that's why we never told you. We didn't want to hurt your feelings.
Mike: Sorry, pal.
Brick: I understand.
Frankie: You do? Oh. Wow. Brick, that is really mature of you.
Brick: I am 9. I really like that part about the parking meter. That sounds like Dad.
Frankie: It does.
The Middle Quotes
‘A Birthday Story’ Quotes
Quote from Brick
Frankie: [v.o.] Iis there anything better than a surprise party? The only hard part is keeping the secret. But when you pull it off, it's something no one ever forgets. Yep, everyone loves a surprise party.
Brick: I invited my whole class to my birthday on Saturday.
Frankie: [v.o.] Surprise.
Frankie: Saturday? You're just telling me about this now? Oh, Brick. I don't have time to throw a party for 20 kids in 3 days.
Brick: Here's a list of everyone's food allergies and dietary restrictions. We all voted on a peanut butter cake, except for two kids who will die if they go anywhere near it. I'll let you hash that out.
Quote from Brick
Frankie: Okay, Brick, here's the thing. You invited 25 kids to the party, but everything comes in packs of 24. We're not gonna buy a whole extra set just for one kid, so you're gonna have to uninvite someone.
Brick: I can't.
Frankie: Come on. There's always one kid nobody wants at the party.
Brick: That's me, Mom.
Quote from Brick
Brick: After careful consideration, I've come to realize something. I have the coolest birthday story ever. [Frankie sighs] Axl and Sue only get one day. I have a whole month.
Frankie: You know, Brick, what I didn't get to tell you the other day was that the moment I held you in my arms. The second time. I knew you were mine. Aw. Blake Ferguson's got nothing on you. Even his name: Blake. It's boring.
Mike: It's no Brick, I'll tell ya that.
Brick: Hey, everyone makes mistakes, even me. Remember that mysteriously broken lamp you grounded Axl for? I walked into it while reading. I was also the one who put the plastic bag In the garbage disposal. It wasn't an accident. I just wanted to see what would happen. But I know you'll forgive me, as I forgive you.
Frankie: Ah.
Brick: Oh, and, um... Here's a list of additional birthday gifts I'd like. The pony doesn't have to be black. Just not white. The white ones are impossible to keep clean.
Frankie: There's over 50 things on here.
Brick: You don't have to get 'em all now. You can take a month... Give or take a day.