Mike Quote #921
Quote from Mike in A Tough Pill to Swallow
Ms. Teegarden: Look, the truth is, it's not up to me. The state FAFSA deadlines are set by the Department of Education, and we have no control over them. I'm afraid the matter is closed.
Mike: Ye... What if it were your daughter? Here. You be me aa-and I'll be you. Real quick. Let's change places. I'm the bursar, and this is my picture. "Hmm. I sure understand your dilemma. Hmm, let me think about that.
I'm gonna find a way."
Ms. Teegarden: But you are not the bursar. I am. And the answer is no.
Mike: But if you were sitting in this position, I think you would see it. You've come to me. I'm the bursar. This is my cat. "I'm gonna help you 'cause what is a bursar besides someone who sees beyond the bounds of numbers."
Ms. Teegarden: Okay, I'm gonna have to ask you not to touch my cat picture.
Mike: Look, my daughter made a mistake, and sometimes when you make a mistake, someone... can step in... a kind providence, a-a knight, a hero, a bursar... and they can take an action that changes the course of human events! Now, what would that feel like?
Sue: [whispers] Dad, ask her about the grace period.
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‘A Tough Pill to Swallow’ Quotes
Quote from Sue
Sue: Professor Balio? Hi. Sue Heck. I just wanted to introduce myself on the first day of class. College can be so impersonal. [chuckles] I just wanted to say I'm very excited to be here. Or am I here? [laughs] Philosophy joke.
Professor Balio: I'm sorry. Did you say Sue Heck? Are you sure you're in the right class? I-I don't see you on my list.
Sue: You know what? I would be shocked if you did. No prob. Happens all the time. I get dropped from lists or people don't remember me or they think I'm someone else. You'll see.
Quote from Brick
Frankie: Look, if I'm gonna sneak out of work in the middle of the day, it better involve a margarita or a Cinnabon. Not a sick kid who won't take a pill.
Brick: I told the nurse not to call you. I'm fine. Besides, with my hearing getting worse, all my other senses are getting stronger. [sniffs] You did have Cinnabon, didn't you?
Quote from Brick
Frankie: Sherpa's home. [sighs] All right. Construction paper, thermos, electrical tape, washer fluid, dog treats, people treats. Picked your medicine, and chicken sub, no pickles. I know, they don't have the seeded bun anymore, so they gave it to you on wheat. I am done. My day is over. Goodbye.
Brick: Uh, I wouldn't take that off just yet. Tiny problem. You brought me pills instead of my usual medicine. Sadly, I cannot swallow pills.
Frankie: Well, sadly, I will not be going back. You're in high school now. I'm not gonna get you a razor and the New York Review of Books and then buy you raspberry-flavored squirty medicine.
Brick: Look, I'm more than flexible. I'd prefer the teddy bear shot glass, but I'm more than willing to accept the plain plastic syringe if it's slightly warmed in the microwave.
Frankie: Sorry. Pills are what we got. If you want your ear infection to get better, you got to take a pill. Remember how scared you were of Scotch tape? And now you can be in the same room with it.
Brick: Wow. Are you seriously telling me that you're unwilling to go back out and get your son the medicine in the form that he requires? [Frankie takes her bra off through her sleeve]