Struck by Lightning (2012)
Polly Bergen: Grandma
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Quotes
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Carson Phillips : I wrote you a story, Grandma.
Grandma : Oh, let's see. "Once upon a time there was a boy." Why! It could use a little development, but-but it's a great beginning.
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Grandma : He used to be such a happy boy. He used to write me stories. I remember the first story he ever wrote me. "Once upon a time there was a boy," and that became "Once upon a time there was a boy who wanted to fly," and it just got better and better over time. Now, I never did find out whether the boy got to fly.
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Carson Phillips : [talks emotionally] Sometimes I just don't get it. Life. I mean, why do some of us have to work so hard for things we believe in and others don't? I mean, why do some of us care so much? Why are some of us selfish by nature and some of us are selfish to survive?
Grandma : [knits] Dear, I'm making this for my grandson.
Carson Phillips : [whimpers] What is it?
Grandma : [hesitates] A scarf-blanket.
[is stirred and laughs]
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Grandma : You remind me of my grandson.
Carson Phillips : I do? Why is that?
Grandma : You're sad-looking.
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Grandma : Sometimes someone's personal raincloud can be deadly.