The Shining Quote

Jack Torrance : What are you doing down here?
Wendy Torrance : [ sobbing ] I just wanted to talk to you.
Jack Torrance : Okay, let's talk. What do you wanna talk about?
Wendy Torrance : I can't really remember.
Jack Torrance : You can't remember... Maybe it was about... Danny? Maybe it was about him. I think we should discuss Danny. I think we should discuss what should be done with him. What should be done with him?
Wendy Torrance : I don't know.
Jack Torrance : I don't think that's true. I think you have some very definite ideas about what should be done with Danny and I'd like to know what they are.
Wendy Torrance : Well, I think... maybe... he should be taken to a doctor.
Jack Torrance : You think "maybe" he should be taken to a doctor?
Wendy Torrance : Yes.
Jack Torrance : "When" do you think "maybe" he should be taken to a doctor?
Wendy Torrance : As soon as possible.
Jack Torrance : [ mocking/imitating her ] As soon as possible.
Wendy Torrance : Jack! What are... you...
Jack Torrance : You think his health might be at stake.
Wendy Torrance : Y-Yes!
Jack Torrance : You are concerned about him.
Wendy Torrance : Yes!
Jack Torrance : And are you concerned about ME?
Wendy Torrance : Of course I am!
Jack Torrance : Of course you are! Have you ever thought about my responsibilities?
Wendy Torrance : Oh Jack, what are you talking about?
Jack Torrance : Have you ever had a SINGLE MOMENT'S THOUGHT about my responsibilities? Have you ever thought, for a single solitary moment about my responsibilities to

Movie: The Shining

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