Running on Empty (1988)
River Phoenix: Danny Pope
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Quotes
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Arthur Pope : [Last Lines] Get the bike out of the back.
[pause]
Arthur Pope : Now, get on it.
Michael : What are you talking about, dad...
Arthur Pope : Get on the bike. You're on your own, kid. I want you to go to Juilliard.
Michael : But, dad, I want to go with you.
Arthur Pope : We'll see you again. You can be sure.
[pause]
Arthur Pope : Your mother has arranged things with your grandfather, alright- call him. And I think you have some friend's around here.
Annie Pope : I love you, baby.
Arthur Pope : We all love you. Now, go out there and make a difference. Your mother and I tried. And don't let anyone tell you any different.
Harry Pope : [the family car circles 'Michael' before exiting down the road] Bye, Danny!
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Michael : Now, I have no right in telling this to you. It's dangerous for you and it's dangerous for them, but i'm sorry i just couldn't stop myself. You can do what you want to, you can tell your dad; anything, i don't care. I just needed you to know... I don't know what i'm doing, and i love you.
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Michael : I'm very happy with you.
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Abigail Patterson : What's this about a pizza?
Michael : Well, you ordered one.
Abigail Patterson : I didn't. Well, will you have to pay for it?
Michael : Oh no... I'll have to eat it.
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Lorna : You are certifiable! What is this? Some sort of smart-ass joke? You're taking cooking?
Michael : I want to learn how to cook.
Lorna : Yeah, right. You have some burning desire to learn how to make apple brown betty...
Michael : What are you doing here if you think so highly of it?
Lorna : Well, they wouldn't let me take auto mechanics, and I didn't have time to take the issue to the Supreme Court.
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Michael : Aren't we supposed to question authority? You taught me that! Who do you think you are, General Patton?
