Thumbsucker (2005)
Vincent D'Onofrio: Mike Cobb
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Quotes
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[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]
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Mike Cobb : I... I never know what you two are thinking.
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[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.