Every Day (2010)

Brian Dennehy: Ernie

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• Ernie : You were never able to take criticism either.

  Jeannie : I think it depends on how it's given.

  Ernie : There's no easy way to give it. It's like medicine. You just take it... if you really wanna get better.

• Ernie : They're good, your boys. They're beautiful.

  Jeannie : I'm very lucky.

  Ernie : Sometimes luck has nothing to do with it.

• Jeannie : [after Ernie has berated Ethan and forced him to leave]  He's just beginning it, Dad. It's a very difficult piece.

  Ernie : [Angrily]  If you learn it wrong, it's twice as difficult.

  Jeannie : He's playing for enjoyment. He's not planning on being a professional.

  Ernie : Well, the, guess it doesn't matter how he plays. You were never able to take criticism either.

  Jeannie : I think it depends on how it's given.

  Ernie : There's no easy way to give it. It's like medicine. You just gotta take it if you want to get better.

• old woman at retirement home : Are you moving in, Hon, or just visiting?

  Ernie : We're all just visiting.

• Jeannie : [Solicitously at the dinner table]  Do you want some salad, Dad? You must be hungry; you haven't eaten all day.

  Ernie : [Sourly]  I need my shit kit.