Thumbsucker (2005)

Vincent D'Onofrio: Mike Cobb

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Quotes 

• [Justin tells his father at work that he was accepted into college] 

  Mike Cobb : Well, you know, what does it mean?

  Justin Cobb : It means I want to go.

  Mike Cobb : Just like that?

  Justin Cobb : They want me to go to their summer-school thing. They want me to make up some math and language credits this summer.

  [long pause] 

  Mike Cobb : [quiet, and sad Mike says]  I was just getting used to you.

  Mike Cobb : [stands up after another pause and taps on his work desk]  I gotta go deal with this shipment.

  [Mike stares at Justin before padding his head and walking out] 

• Mike Cobb : I... I never know what you two are thinking.

• [Mike and Audrey Cobb lay in bed together discussing the sudden success of Justin in his debating skills] 

  Audrey Cobb : You know, you should see him. He wears this tie.

  [laughs] 

  Audrey Cobb : It's important to be supportive. And seen.

  Mike Cobb : Can't believe it was almost easier when he was always fucking up.

  Audrey Cobb : Yeah.

  Mike Cobb : He looks like he thinks he's smarter than me.

  Audrey Cobb : Well, maybe that's the way it goes.