Hardball (2001)
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- PG-13
- 1h 46min
- Comedy, Drama
- 14 Sep 2001 (USA)
- Movie
A gambling addict and ticket scalper living an aimless life reluctantly agrees to coach a Little League team from the Chicago projects as part of a loan agreement.
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Awards:
- 2 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
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Conor O'Neill
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| Diane Lane | ... |
Elizabeth Wilkes
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| John Hawkes | ... |
Ticky Tobin
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| Bryan Hearne | ... |
Andre Ray Peetes
(as Bryan C. Hearne)
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| Julian Griffith | ... |
Jefferson Albert Tibbs
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| Michael B. Jordan | ... |
Jamal
(as Michael Jordan)
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A. Delon Ellis Jr. | ... |
Miles Pennfield II
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| Kris D. Lofton | ... |
Clarence
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Michael Perkins | ... |
Kofi Evans
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Brian M. Reed | ... |
Raymond 'Ray Ray' Bennet
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| DeWayne Warren | ... |
Jarius 'G-Baby' Evans
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Carol Hall | ... |
Pearla Evans
(as Carol E. Hall)
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| Jacqueline Williams | ... |
Lenora Tibbs
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Freeman Coffey | ... |
Darryl Mackey
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| D.B. Sweeney | ... |
Matt Hyland
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Andre Morgan | ... |
Umpire
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Reginald McKinley | ... |
Umpire
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| Mark Robert Ellis | ... |
Waatas Coach
(as Mark Ellis)
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| Graham Beckel | ... |
Duffy
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| Paul Turner | ... |
Bartender
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| Michael McGlone | ... |
Jimmy Fleming
(as Mike McGlone)
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Dawn Lewis | ... |
Ellen
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| Kwame Amoaku | ... |
Pizza Guy
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Vince Green | ... |
Other Pizza Guy
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| Mark Margolis | ... |
Fink
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| Tom Milanovich | ... |
Ed
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Greg Sandquist | ... |
Barber's Son
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Stephen Cinabro | ... |
Gino
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| Michael B. Chait | ... |
Straight Laced Kid
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Donald M. Siple | ... |
Priest
(as Father Donald M. Siple O.S.M.)
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| Adam Tomei | ... |
Barfly
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Sammy Sosa | ... |
Self
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Ronnel Taylor | ... |
Gang Member
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| Sterling Brim | ... |
Sterling
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Aaron Evans | ... |
Aaron
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Alexander Telles | ... |
Alex
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Josefus Duanah | ... |
Tough Kid
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Jeffery Gatlin | ... |
Tough Kid
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Steve Abbott | ... |
Waatas Coach (uncredited)
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| John Anton | ... |
Baseball Fan (uncredited)
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Francisco Crespo | ... |
Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
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James Currie | ... |
Check Cashing Station Cashier / Pedestrian (uncredited)
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Dave Daniels | ... |
Baseball Fan (uncredited)
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Stephen Detherage | ... |
Drug Dealer (uncredited)
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Richard Ferrando | ... |
Spectator (uncredited)
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Anthony Joel | ... |
Opposing Player (uncredited)
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Joe Johnson | ... |
Spectator (uncredited)
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| Christopher Kurzer | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Michael Mili | ... |
Ticket Taker (uncredited)
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Aaron Miller | ... |
Spectator (uncredited)
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Ryan Sharp | ... |
Fan (uncredited)
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Jerry Stanecki | ... |
Pitching Coach (uncredited)
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Thomas Michael Ventimiglio | ... |
Ticket Taker (uncredited)
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| Joe Wachowski | ... |
Spectator (uncredited)
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| Toussaint Waterman | ... |
Pallbearer (uncredited)
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Johnny Yono | ... |
Spectator (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Brian Robbins | ||
Written by
| Daniel Coyle | ... | (book "Hardball: A Season in the Projects") |
| John Gatins | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Herbert W. Gains | ... | executive producer |
| Kevin McCormick | ... | executive producer |
| Tina Nides | ... | producer |
| Brian Robbins | ... | producer |
| Erwin Stoff | ... | executive producer |
| Michael Tollin | ... | producer (as Mike Tollin) |
Music by
| Mark Isham | ||
Cinematography by
| Tom Richmond | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Ned Bastille | ... | (edited by) |
Editorial Department
| Richard Alderete | ... | assistant editor |
| Donald Freeman | ... | colorist |
| Michael Hatzer | ... | color timer |
| Margaret Liu | ... | first assistant editor: avid |
| Aram Nigoghossian | ... | apprentice editor |
| David Young | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Marci Liroff | ||
Production Design by
| Jaymes Hinkle | ||
Set Decoration by
| Tricia Schneider | ||
Costume Design by
| Francine Jamison-Tanchuck | ||
Makeup Department
| Deborah K. Dee | ... | hairstylist |
| Agnes M. Gibicar | ... | assistant hairstylist |
| Aimee Lippert | ... | make-up artist (as Aimee Lippert-Bastian) |
| Tony Mirante | ... | assistant hairstylist (as Anthony Mirante) |
| Nina Paskowitz | ... | hairstylist: Mr. Reeves |
| Peter Robb-King | ... | make-up artist: Mr. Reeves |
| Jamie Sue Weiss | ... | make-up artist (as Jamie S. Weiss) |
Production Management
| Daniel R. Chavez | ... | executive in charge of post production |
| Allegra Clegg | ... | unit production manager |
| Herbert W. Gains | ... | unit production manager (as Herb Gains) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Michael J. Moore | ... | second assistant director |
| Melody L. Moses | ... | additional second assistant director |
| Eric A. Pot | ... | second second assistant director |
| Benjamin Rosenberg | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| David J. Chamerski | ... | assistant property master |
| Frank Coronado | ... | storyboard artist |
| William Dambra | ... | property master |
| Veloz Gomez | ... | set dresser |
| Bradley Good | ... | props (as Brad Good) |
| Michael Grady | ... | props |
| Blake E. Matthys | ... | set dresser |
| Jon Nicholson | ... | on-set dresser |
| Tom Osman | ... | labor foreman |
| Troy Osman | ... | construction foreman |
| Tyler Osman | ... | construction coordinator |
| Joel Prihoda | ... | lead man |
| Paul E. Schulz | ... | props |
| David Tennenbaum | ... | set designer |
| Gary Warshaw | ... | art production assistant |
| Quentin Matthys | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Zack Davis | ... | adr supervisor |
| Christopher Flick | ... | foley supervisor |
| Galen Goodpaster | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Michael Jonascu | ... | sound editor |
| Daniel J. Leahy | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Piero Mura | ... | sound effects editor |
| Josephine Nericcio | ... | assistant sound effects editor |
| Vince Nicastro | ... | foley artist |
| David Obermeyer | ... | production sound mixer |
| Steve Pederson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jamie Scarpuzza | ... | sound utility |
| Blair Scheller | ... | boom operator |
| George Simpson | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Randy Singer | ... | foley mixer |
| Mike Szakmeister | ... | supervising dialogue editor |
| Donna G. Walker | ... | post sound operations |
| Lil' Wayne | ... | soundtrack |
| Ronald L. Wright | ... | boom operator |
| Lil' Zane | ... | soundtrack |
Special Effects by
| Ryan Evans | ... | special effects foreman |
| John D. Milinac | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Chris Peterson | ... | special effects technician |
Visual Effects by
| Lloyd Lee Barnett | ... | digital compositor |
| Kelly Bumbarger | ... | digital compositor |
| Tim Gibbons | ... | digital compositor |
| Vincent Lavares | ... | digital asset manager: Cinesite Hollywood |
| Derek Ledbetter | ... | visual effects |
| Matt McFarland | ... | visual effects color timer |
| Jason Piccioni | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Mike Sullo | ... | visual effects producer |
| Christopher Dusendschon | ... | digital imaging: THDX (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Sam Conners | ... | stunts |
| Tobiasz Daszkiewicz | ... | stunts |
| Kofi Elam | ... | stunts |
| James Fierro | ... | stunts (as Jim Fierro) |
| Sean Grosvenor | ... | stunts |
| Rick LeFevour | ... | stunt coordinator |
| John 'Punch' Lewis | ... | stunts (as John Lewis) |
| Tom Lowell | ... | stunts |
| Daniel Maldonado | ... | stunts (as Dan Maldonado) |
| Kevyn Morrow | ... | stunts (as Kevin Morrow) |
| Carl Paoli | ... | stunts |
| Linda Perlin | ... | stunts |
| Larry C. Tankson | ... | stunts (as Larry Tankson) |
| Rich Wilkie | ... | stunts |
| Gene Williams | ... | stunts |
| Carl Paoli | ... | stunt double: Keanu Reeves (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Mark David Adler | ... | digital video assist operator |
| Micael Albrecht | ... | balloon technician |
| Art Bartels | ... | key grip |
| Kevin Boyd | ... | 24 frame video operator |
| Travis Busenbark | ... | rigging electrician |
| Michael Dzialowski | ... | second assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Adam C. Eichhorst | ... | dolly grip |
| Kirk R. Gardner | ... | camera operator / steadicam operator |
| Bob Gomez | ... | rigging electrician |
| Rory Herbster | ... | gaffer |
| Charles S. Hodes | ... | still photographer |
| Timothy Jipping | ... | grip |
| George Kohut | ... | camera operator |
| Darryl Miller | ... | grip |
| David Morenz | ... | first assistant camera |
| Chris Mulsoff | ... | electrian |
| Wilson Mylander | ... | grip |
| William R. Nielsen Jr. | ... | camera operator |
| Phil Pastuhov | ... | aerial camera operator / aerial director of photography |
| Keith Pokorski | ... | "a" camera second assistant |
| James F. Roorda | ... | dolly grip |
| Richard Sobin | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Bart Tau | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| John Wendling | ... | grip |
| Kevin Wisor | ... | electrician |
| Frank Yario Jr. | ... | video playback operator |
| Michelle Mann | ... | additional assistant camera (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Barbara Harris | ... | voice casting |
| Deedra Ricketts | ... | extras casting (as Dee Dee Ricketts) |
| Jamie Sparer Roberts | ... | casting associate: Los Angeles (as Jamie Sparer) |
| Claire Simon | ... | casting: Chicago |
| Teresa Thoma | ... | casting assistant: Chicago |
| Shirley Abrams | ... | additional casting (uncredited) |
| Marti Bowling | ... | extras casting associate: Detroit (uncredited) / extras casting (uncredited) |
| Michelle Fitzgerald | ... | casting associate (uncredited) |
| Kathy McKee | ... | casting assistant (uncredited) |
| Marta Tomkiw | ... | assistant extras casting (uncredited) |
| Tina Trevarrow | ... | extras casting assistant (uncredited) |
| Davina Turnbull | ... | extras casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Patrick Caulfield | ... | costumer |
| Gretchen Gain | ... | costumer |
| Jennifer Jobst | ... | costume supervisor |
| Kaye Nottbusch | ... | costumer |
| Lin Sanders | ... | costumer (as Lin R. Sanders) |
| Katherine Wright | ... | costumer |
| Bernadine Vida | ... | set wardrobe (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Betsy Bottando | ... | location manager |
| Tom Jacob | ... | location assistant (as Thomas M. Jacob) |
| Stefan Nikolov | ... | assistant location manager |
| Alicia C. Pritchett | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Tom Boyd | ... | musician: oboe soloist |
| Thomas A. Carlson | ... | music editor |
| Sandy De Crescent | ... | orchestra contractor (as Sandy DeCrescent) |
| Janice Hayen | ... | music preparation |
| Stephen Krause | ... | scoring mixer |
| Ken Kugler | ... | conductor/orchestrator |
| Helena Lea | ... | music editor |
| Michael McQuarn | ... | music supervisor |
| Ainz Brainz Prasad | ... | composer: additional music (as Ainz Prasad) |
| Jennifer T. Scott | ... | music coordinator |
| James Thatcher | ... | musician: French horn |
| Denise Carver | ... | music clearances (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sherry Gallarneau | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Michael R. Cairo | ... | driver |
| George DiLeonardi | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Robert Wallace | ... | driver |
| Kurt Knudsen | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Sonya A. Avakian | ... | extras wrangler: Detroit |
| Bruce Benson | ... | ground coordinator |
| Mauro Blanco | ... | dubbing actor |
| Josef Brandmaier | ... | sale and leaseback finance |
| Cassandra Butcher | ... | unit publicist |
| Jennifer Corey | ... | production coordinator |
| Tanja Deshida | ... | production assistant |
| Larry Donahue | ... | caterer |
| Marie Elder | ... | production accountant |
| Mark Robert Ellis | ... | baseball coordinator |
| Leslie Anne Engel | ... | baseball coordinator |
| Sara Flamm | ... | assistant to executive producer |
| Nate Flansburgh | ... | stand-in: Mr. Reeves |
| Cliff Fleming | ... | aerial coordinator |
| Karen Garlich | ... | accounting assistant |
| Miguel Angel Govea | ... | publicity consultant (as Miguel Govea) |
| Peter D. Graves | ... | executive marketing consultant |
| Steve Kraus | ... | dailies projectionist |
| Ross L. Kulma | ... | set medic |
| Eric Mahle | ... | assistant baseball coordinator |
| David Malley | ... | production secretary |
| Carrie Oviatt | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Deborah Ross | ... | title designer |
| Heather Sharpe | ... | production assistant |
| Jeff Solano | ... | production assistant: Detroit |
| Nicole Sylvester | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Larry Szymanowski | ... | sign maker |
| Lora Umphress | ... | payroll accountant |
| Janette Vecchiarelli | ... | assistant: Mr. Reeves |
| Sandra J. White | ... | 2nd assistant accountant |
| Jeanine Wilson | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Arif S. Kinchen | ... | additional voices (uncredited) |
| Catherine Middleton | ... | accounting assistant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures (presents)
- Fireworks Pictures (in association with)
- Nides/McCormick Productions
- Tollin/Robbins Productions
- GHS Productions KG
- Munich Film Partners & Company (MFP) GHS Productions
Distributors
- Paramount Pictures (2001) (United States) (theatrical)
- Golden Village Pictures (2001) (Singapore) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2002) (Non-US) (theatrical)
- Eagle Pictures (2002) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Gaga (2002) (Japan) (theatrical) (as GAGA Communications)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2002) (Austria) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2002) (Australia) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2002) (Germany) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2002) (France) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2002) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Vértice 360 (2002) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Europa Filmes (Brazil) (DVD)
- Europa Filmes (Brazil) (VHS)
- Film1 (2013) (Netherlands) (tv) (limited)
- HBO Max (2021) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Indaco Pictures (2019) (Italy)
- Inopia Films (2001) (Spain) (tv)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2002) (Germany) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2002) (Netherlands) (DVD) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2002) (United States) (DVD) (VHS)
- SBS6 (2005) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Teleview International (2001) (Lebanon) (tv) (Middle East)
Special Effects
- Cinesite (Hollywood)
- Hornet Animation (title animation)
Other Companies
- Bayerische HypoVereinsbank AG München (sale and leaseback finance by)
- Columbia Records (soundtrack)
- Deborah Ross Film Design (title design)
- Howard Anderson Digital Effects (opticals)
- Mary Nelson-Duerrstein & Associates (negative cutting)
- Paramount Pictures (digital sound editing)
- Sabron Payroll Services (payroll: orchestra)
- So So Def Records (soundtrack published by)
- Sony Music Soundtrax (soundtrack)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Bright, educated, handsome Conor O'Neill's promising future was wrecked by his gambling addiction, which dragged him into heavy drinking and petty crime, but worst of all, the stifling grip of loan-shark bookies. Desperate for a loan, he agrees to stand in for lawyer friend Jimmy Fleming as coach of a Chicago ghetto Little League baseball team. His sense of pride, becoming the boys' sole idol, and competition, plus their attractive teacher, motivate Conor. But the crushing loan problem rather requires leaving town. Written by KGF Vissers |
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| Taglines | In a place where all bets are off, he's got nothing to lose. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $32,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Before the film was released in 2001, posters and ads reflected the rating as R before it was re-edited to dub over the kids using the "f" word. Despite quite a bit of profanity remaining, the film was then released with a PG-13 rating. See more » |
| Goofs | In the first game, when Miles (the kid with headphones) is up to bat, he is number 9. On his second swing his back is visible and the number is number 7 which is Andre's number. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Hardball/The Musketeer/Glass House/Rock Star/Diamond Men (2001). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Ghetto See more » |
| Quotes |
Conor O'Neill:
Good morning. Um, Gerius was a player on the Kekemas baseball team I coach. Honestly he, uh, he was too young to play. But he wanted to be a part of the team so badly, I couldn't say no. He had a great smile too though I'm not telling you anything you don't know. He was a really tough guy. Just a boy really who, uh, wanted to be around his older brother. The other day we played a really important game against a good team. And two outs in the last inning, I had no choice but to let Gerius bat. He was fearless as he stepped to the plate. I was terrified for him. With two strikes and our hopes dwindling, he hit a shot down the first base line. He won the game. And watching him raise his arms in triumph as he ran to first base, I swear I was lifted in that moment to a better place. I swear he, uh, he lifted the world in that moment. He made me a better person, even if just for that moment. I am, uh, forever grateful to Gerius for that. See more » |