Lovers and Other Strangers Quotes

Bea: Frank, you want some veal?
Frank Vecchio: No, I don't want no more veal.
Bea: The butcher gave you good veal.
Frank Vecchio: He's a good butcher.
Bea: It's not veiny.
Frank Vecchio: I hate veiny veal.

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Frank Vecchio: So, what's the story, Richie?

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Richie Vecchio: Don't you understand, Joan and I are just not happy together.
Frank Vecchio: You hear that, Beatrice? They're not happy together.
Bea: I heard, Frank.
Frank Vecchio: So who's happy?
Bea: Who's happy?
Frank Vecchio: What, do you see me running around dancing in the streets?
Bea: Do you see your father running around dancing in the streets?
Frank Vecchio: What are you, better than me? You think your mother and I are happy?
Richie Vecchio: You mean you and mom aren't happy?
Frank Vecchio: [together with Bea] No!
Richie Vecchio: Then why did you stay together?
Frank Vecchio: [pause] We're content.
Bea: We're content.
Frank Vecchio: These kids today, all they're looking for is happiness.
Bea: Don't look for happiness, Richie. It will only make you miserable.

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