Young Sheldon (TV Series)
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Iain Armitage: Sheldon Cooper
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Quotes
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Sheldon Cooper : And who says you have to be mature to go to college? I've seen "Animal House".
Meemaw : You have?
Sheldon Cooper : Well, I've seen the poster. Those people are not college material.
Meemaw : Moon Pie, I know you don't like to hear this, but there are some things in life that can only be learned in time.
Sheldon Cooper : So you must have learned 'em all, huh?
Meemaw : Get out of my house.
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Sheldon Cooper : If I don't go to college, what am I supposed to do? Spend all my days in high school? How sad is that?
Ms. Hutchins : Pretty sad.
Sheldon Cooper : You always did get me.
Ms. Hutchins : Sounds like you're feeling misunderstood.
Sheldon Cooper : I am. By Dr. Sturgis, my mother and possibly the entire Vietnamese culture.
Ms. Hutchins : Do you understand that I'm in a little bit of pain right now?
Sheldon Cooper : Oh, I'm sorry. I should be exhibiting compassion. Aw. Wait, I can do better.
[trying again]
Sheldon Cooper : Aw.
Ms. Hutchins : [sarcasticly] Nailed it.
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Sheldon Cooper : I'm really sorry, mom.
Mary Cooper : I forgive you. But just because you straightened things out with Dr. Sturgis doesn't mean you're going back to college.
Sheldon Cooper : Yes, it does.
Mary Cooper : No, it doesn't.
Sheldon Cooper : I hope you know you're jeopardizing our relationship.
Mary Cooper : I will take that risk.
[kissing him good night]
Mary Cooper : Good night.
Sheldon Cooper : You know I'll eventually wear you down.
Mary Cooper : We'll see. I'm pretty tough.
Sheldon Cooper : [narrating] I eventually wore her down. There's just so much of me anybody can take.
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Sheldon Cooper : And then my mother said I wasn't mature enough for college. Can you believe that?
Tam : Absolutely.
Sheldon Cooper : So you're on their side, too?
Tam : I'm Vietnamese. In my culture, until your parents die, you're basically a baby.
Sheldon Cooper : Really?
Tam : My grandmother still treats my dad like a child. At dinner, he can't sit until she sits and he can't speak until spoken to.
Sheldon Cooper : Well, I'm glad I'm not Vietnamese.
Tam : It's not as fun as I make it look.
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Sheldon Cooper : You're so lucky.
Ms. Hutchins : You're gonna have to walk me through that.
Sheldon Cooper : Well, you don't have anyone in your house telling you what you can or can't do.
Ms. Hutchins : Right, Sheldon. I don't have anyone.
Sheldon Cooper : I just said that. Are you becoming a drug addict already?
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Mary Cooper : Sheldon, I understand why you're upset, but you still owe him an apology.
Sheldon Cooper : Then you don't understand.
Mary Cooper : Well, for now, it sounds like you two could use a little quiet time.
Sheldon Cooper : Fine. I'll switch over to Dr. Linkletter's class. He's a foot taller than Sturgis and can reach more of the chalkboard.
Mary Cooper : What I meant was... maybe it's time to take a break from your college classes.
Sheldon Cooper : What? Why? I've gotten straight A's.
Mary Cooper : I know you're smart enough for college. I'm just not sure you're mature enough.
Sheldon Cooper : Well, it appears you've backed me into a corner. I would throw a tantrum right now, but that would just prove your point.
Mary Cooper : [he stands to leave] Where are you going?
Sheldon Cooper : To play with my trains. Which may sound immature, but it's a hobby many old men enjoy.
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Sheldon Cooper : How long do I have to sit here and sulk before someone asks me what's wrong?
Mary Cooper : Maybe people are tired of hearing about it.
Sheldon Cooper : Ms. Hutchins, would you care to chime in?
Ms. Hutchins : Oh, I - I don't want to get in the middle of a family issue, but... I will say that I once had a falling-out with someone very close to me.
Sheldon Cooper : What happened?
Ms. Hutchins : We ended up parting ways on bad terms. I - I still regret it.
Sheldon Cooper : But you were right and they were wrong?
Ms. Hutchins : You know what? It doesn't feel like it matters anymore. And not a day goes by that I don't miss them.
Sheldon Cooper : Perhaps I do owe Dr. Sturgis an apology.
Ms. Hutchins : I was talking about your mother.
Sheldon Cooper : I'll circle back to her.
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George Cooper Sr : There we go. Nice little bite-sized pieces.
Ms. Hutchins : Thanks, George, but I - I think I can manage.
George Cooper Sr : No, no. My pleasure.
Missy Cooper : He feels so guilty, he'll do anything you ask him.
George Cooper Sr : That's enough from you.
Missy Cooper : He bought me an Easy-Bake Oven when he closed the car door on my thumb.
Sheldon Cooper : Unlike my mother, who feels no guilt after hurting her children.
Mary Cooper : How dare you! I am trying to keep you safe until such a time as you can make adult decisions.
Sheldon Cooper : I can make them now.
George Cooper Sr : Hey! Hey! We have a guest. Let's pretend like we like each other.
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Mary Cooper : [on the phone] I see, Dr. Sturgis.
[glancing at Sheldon]
Mary Cooper : Yes, that is unforgivable behavior. Okay. Bye.
Sheldon Cooper : [she hangs up] Did he apologize?
Mary Cooper : No. He is very upset with you.
Sheldon Cooper : Well, I'm upset with him.
Mary Cooper : That doesn't excuse you from trying to get him in trouble with Dr. Linkletter.
Sheldon Cooper : Who else was I supposed to tattle to? I doubt his mother's still alive.