Gormenghast (TV Mini Series)
Episode #1.1 (2000)
Ian Richardson: Lord Groan
Quotes
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Lord Groan : Did you notice anything unusual about the boy?
Dr. Prunesquallor : Oh structurally a sound child my lord, sound as a bell.
Lord Groan : Damn the structure, did you see his face?
Dr. Prunesquallor : I noticed his face, sir. I definitely noticed it if that's of any help.
Lord Groan : Did you notice anything strange? Don't be afraid to speak out.
Dr. Prunesquallor : Strange, Lordship?
Lord Groan : The face, Prunesquallor, the face!
Dr. Prunesquallor : Speaking professionally I should say his face was irregular, sir but not...
Lord Groan : Unnatural?
Dr. Prunesquallor : i'd say Irregular sir.
Lord Groan : Ugly?
Dr. Prunesquallor : I'd say unnatural.
Lord Groan : Why must you hedge doctor? When I say ugly, have the goodness to use the word. HAVE YOU EVER DELIVERED A MORE HIDEOUS CHILD?
Dr. Prunesquallor : Never, my lord! Never! And he has such extraordinary eyes!
Lord Groan : Eyes? What's wrong with them?
Dr. Prunesquallor : They are violet, my lord!