The Ice Storm Quotes

Mikey Carver: Because of molecules we are connected to the outside world from our bodies. Like when you smell things, because when you smell a smell it's not really a smell, it's a part of the object that has come off of it, molecules. So when you smell something bad, it's like in a way you're eating it. This is why you should not really smell things, in the same way that you don't eat everything in the world around you because as a smell, it gets inside of you. So the next time you go into the bathroom after someone else has been there, remember what kinds of molecules you are in fact eating.

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Minister: Sometimes the shepherd needs the comfort of the sheep.

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Wendy Hood: Are you watching this?
Paul Hood: What?
Wendy Hood: Nixon, dufus, its incredible, he should be shot.

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Wendy Hood: I'll show you mine if you show me yours.

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[Explaining the facts of life to his son]
Ben Hood: On the self-abuse front - and this is important - I don't think it's advisable to do it in the shower. It wastes water and electricity and because we all expect you to be doing it there in any case. And, not on... under the linen... Well... Anyway, if you're worried about anything at all, just feel free to ask and we'll look it up.

Movie: The Ice Storm