#rp starter sentences

• “I’m not listening to you. Cheese fries can fix anything. Even single Valentine’s Day.”
• “I’m tempted to eat this cucumber that’s on my eyes. Like I know it’s just part of spa day. But I really want to eat it.”
  
• “No, I hear you. Actually I did not hear you. I’m buzzed and single. Soon as you said ‘my ex’ I zoned out into my glass.”
  
• “I know you said we could laugh at the funny parts of this movie. But, this isn’t funny. Is it funny? That guy just died.”
  
• “If they have a valentine’s day kiss cam, we are not kissing. I mean it. I’m not recovered from pretending to be in love at Christmas.”
  
• “No, like I get this is art. But respectfully, I kind of get why they canceled on you. This is awful. Look at it.”
  
• “I know I’m not exactly Simon Cowell. But we should not let them sing karaoke anymore. It’s bad…”
  
• “If I’m not my own valentine then no one else will ever be. That’s exactly why I needed this extremely large Captain America plush.”
  
• “People pay to have a romantic dinner where you melt cheese and dip things in it? I can do that at home for cheap…”
  
• “I am not going to let you win me something. You can’t actually win these games. And what do I really get out of it? Where will I put it?”
  
• “Escape room? Really? You know what if they did one of these while they played Escape by Enrique Iglesias.”
  
• “Why are we doing a dance class though? I have sweet moves already.” *does the robot badly*
  
• “Stop. This is fine. Plenty of people have anti-valentine’s day parties…I regretfully have let this one get out of control. But so is life.”
  
• “This neighborhood looks rich. Too rich. If we ring their doorbells, they probably have cameras, and I assume jail is expensive.”
  
• “Stop telling me I did the vision board wrong. This is Vision right? And its a board of his face. I did it correctly.”
  
• “I don’t want to watch sexy and the city. I want to have sex in the city.”
  
• “Your ex tagged me in a picture with a mustache on my face. They still hate me obviously. Good. I hate them too.”

• I don’t know about you guys, but we are the weirdest herd I’ve ever seen.
• Why?! Doesn’t anyone love me?! Isn’t there anyone who cares about _____
  
• Yeah but with my little stick in my highly evolved brain..
  
• Boy! For a second there, I actually thought you were gonna eat me!
  
• No thanks. I choose life.
  
• From now on, you’ll have to refer to me as “_____, Lord of the Flame”!
  
• That’s right, you losers! You take one step and you’re dead!
  
• You were bluffing, huh?
  
• Well, I ain’t exactly lactating right now, pal!
  
• That means there’s something wrong with it.
  
• Wow, I wish I could jump like that.
  
• I don’t like this cat. He reads minds.
  
• I can’t breathe! I think I just coughed up my spleen.
  
• Phew! Well, don’t that put the “stink” in “extinction”?
  
• If your species will continue, clap your hands
  
• Fine, but we’re living in a melting world buddy! You’re gonna have to face your fears, sooner, or later.
  
• Not in front of the K-I-D-Z.
  
• Yep, tomorrow’s the day the scary vulture said we’re all gonna die.
  
• I saved you, little buddy!
  
• Okay. Someone doesn’t like the classics.
  
• Oh, yeah. She’s tons of fun, and you’re no fun at all. She… completesyou.
  
• Maybe we could rapidly evolve into water creatures.
  
• I know what it’s like to feel abandoned.
  
• And I’m better off alone, by myself. A fortress of solitude, in the ice, forever. A lone, lonely, loner.
  
• We are poor little lambs. We lost that way. Bah, bah, BAAAH!
  
• Look, these are my kids! And you’re gotta have to go through me to get ‘em!
  
• If I don’t make it, find me a wife and tell her I love her!
  
• Hey! There really is a rainbow around every corner!
  
• Ya know. My mother once told me that bad news was just good news in disguise.
  
• Yes, it was! And even though, things look bad, there’s a rainbow around every corner.
  
• Holy crab! Hold me.
  
• I need to ask you something. Will you marry–
  
• What! But I planned our future! Our wedding, our kids, “Mommy!” Our burial plots–
  

• Not weird weird, but like exciting weird.
• I catch you with that punk one more time, I’ll rearrange his face!
  
• He’s a dead man, you know what I’m saying? D-E-D!
  
• That jacket you’re wearing is T-Bird property. You want to leave the party, leave the jacket at the door.
  
• I may not be the classiest chick in this school, but I’m the best you’re ever gonna get. So take it or leave it!
  
• See what happens when a boy and a girl don’t know how to play it safe!
  
• Howdy fellas, let’s bowl some balls.
  
• We’re going to die and I’m wearing my mother’s underwear!
  
• My mom wants you to come over for some pasghetti, at your convenience
  
• Let’s just say I outgrew him over the summer.
  
• Yeah, well, he sure hasn’t lost the hots for you.
  
• _____  just hasn’t learned when you’re dead, lie down.  Besides, there’s got to be more to life than just making out.
  
• Yeah, I’m free every day.  It’s in the Constitution.
  
• You know all this deep junk and everything.  You must think I am some kind of dummy, right?
  
• No, I think you’re kind of terrific.
  
• Maybe I’m tired of being someone’s chick!
  
• Tired of being someone’s chick?  Are you feeling okay?
  
• Honk that horn where the sun don’t shine!
  
• I ain’t no one’s trophy, ____.
  
• I’m a little worried… I’ve missed my last two periods.
  
• What are you going to be when you grow up? - A burden on society.
  

• That’s uh, that’s all on YouTube though, right? I mean that’s where you found it. ‘Cause you know that’s all fake. It’s all done on a computer.
• Whatever happened happened; it’s like my senses have been dialed to eleven.
  
• When you can do the things that I can, but you don’t, and then the bad things happen, they happen because of you.
  
• You have the right to remain silent!
  
• Hey buddy, I think you lost this!
  
• It’s not a onesie.
  
• I-I got… homework.
  
• That you’re wrong. You think you’re right. And that makes you dangerous.
• I helped this old lady and she bought me a churro so…yeah, that was nice.
  
• Hey guys! The illegal weapons ferry deal was at 10:30. You missed it.
  
• Somebody’s got to look out for the little guy, right?
  
• Aah! Whoa. Whoa. Whoa. Please don’t put your eggs in me!
  
• it smells like a new car in here.
  
• I don’t feel so good.
  
• I don't— I don’t know what’s happening. I don’t… I don’t wanna go. I don’t wanna go, ____ , please. Please, I don’t wanna go. I don’t wanna go. I’m sorry.
  
• Oh, we’re using our made-up names. Um..I’m ____ then
  
• Everywhere I go, I see his face. I just really miss him.
  
• You’re head of security and your password is 'password’?
  
• Just a typical homecoming, on the outside of an invisible jet, fighting my girlfriend’s dad.
  
• Yeah, but I understand that selling weapons to criminals is wrong
  
• I just wanted to be like you.
  
• But I’m nothing without this suit!
  
• I mean, if it was really that important, he’d probably call someone else, not me.
  

• It’s your conscience. We don’t talk a lot these days.
• Okay, anybody on our side hiding any shocking and fantastic abilities they’d like to disclose? I’m open to suggestions.
  
• Can you move your seat up?
  
• Got a passport?
  
• Um, no. I don’t… I don’t even have a driver’s license.
  
• I got… homework.
  
• Hey guys, you ever see that really old movie, Empire Strikes Back?
  
• He’s/she’s/they’re my friend.
  
• You have a metal arm? That is AWESOME, dude!
  
• It’s an honor. I’m shaking your hand too long. Wow, this is awesome!
  
• We’re outside the law on this one, so if you come with us, you’re a wanted man.
  
• Yeah, well, what else is new?
  
• Clearly retirement doesn’t suit you. Get tired of playing golf?
  
• Well, I played 18, I shot 18. Just can’t seem to miss.
  
• You couldn’t have done that earlier?
  
• I retire for what, like, five minutes, and it all goes to shit.
  
• Vengeance has consumed you. It’s consuming them. I’m done letting it consume me.
  
• The living are not done with you yet.
  
• That depends on how hard you hit me.
  
• I remember all of them.
  
• Because I didn’t want you to be alone.
  
• Oh, man, thought it was a water truck. Uh, sorry.
  
• He said ‘name and suddenly I was that 16-year-old boy/girl/person from Brooklyn again.
  
• This job… we try to save as many people as we can. Sometimes that doesn’t mean everybody. But if we can’t find a way to live with that, next time… maybe nobody gets saved.
  
• You are being uncharacteristically non-hyperverbal.
  
• I know you’re nervous. And you have plenty of reason to be. But you’re lying.
  
• Just like that, we’re supposed to be cool?
  
• No, ha, definitely not. We’re taking a break. It’s nobody’s fault.
  
• I know. Because you’re a very polite person.
  
• Gimme a break! I’m doing what has to be done, to save us from something worse.
  
• I just wanna make sure we consider all our options. The people that shoot at you usually wind up shooting at me.
  
• I know we’re not perfect, but the safest hands are still our own.
  
• I don’t care. He/she/they killed my mom/dad/insert person here
  
• I can’t control their fear. Only my own.
  

FROG & TOAD | STARTERS
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• once upon a time, there were two good friends, a frog and a toad. 
• i have many things to do.
• get into my bed and rest.
• this is my sad time of day.
• you did very well by yourself.
• i was wrapping your present.
• winter may be beautiful, but bed is much better.
• maybe yes and maybe no.
• that hat is much too big for you. 
• i am sorry for all the dumb things i do. i am sorry for all the silly things i say. 
• we must stop eating! 
• if you stand near the stove, your clothes will soon be dry.
• i am in my warm bed.
• these messy leaves have covered everything.
• have some tea and cake.
• oh, that makes a very good letter. 
• what a fine time for a ghost story.
• run for your life!
• let me think of a story to tell you. 
• i am catching a cold. 
• help! my best friend is trying to kill me!
• how long have i been asleep? 
• i guess that is a very good reason for wanting to be alone. 
• will power is trying hard not to do something that you really want to do. 
• why are you banging your head against the wall?
• well then, a little more sleep will not hurt me.  

CAPE FEAR | STARTERS
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• oops. am i busted?
• you look good, healthy.
• i’ve been in a real bad mood lately.
  
• honey, honey, honey. 
• free as a bird, apparently.
  
• just take it easy, stay calm.
  
• you sound kinda down.
  
• watch my arm. it might be broke.  
• in fact, i’d call it downright rude.
• don’t. don’t look at me.
• i’m glad we talked about this. 
• turn around, slow.
• every man carries a circle of hell around his head like a halo.
  
• settle down.
• this has gone far enough. 
• you’re gonna learn about loss.
  
• i sure am sorry i offended you, you white trash piece of shit. 
• you can’t escape your demons just by leaving home. 
• i could get upset. things could get outta hand.
  
• somebody finally got to you. 
• you thought maybe i was gonna kill myself?
• and by last night, i was feeling pretty reckless.
  
• you bet your ass that’s a threat.
• i’m just losing my mind here.
  
• you a cop? or were you a cop?
  
• let’s just break that down.
  
• you son of a bitch!
  
• do you remember crying every goddamn morning, afternoon, every evening?
  
• it’s a small town. everywhere you turn, i guess we’re gonna run into each other.
  
• you could say i’m here to save you.  
• actually, it reminds me of a joke.
• i’m gonna teach you the meaning of commitment.
• have you been following me?
• i see it every day. only this time i’m on the other side. 
• who knows? we might’ve been different people.

THE PROUD REBEL | STARTERS
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• you can’t just come into my life and go right out of it. i won’t let you. 
• it’s always sad to see. a little boy trying to grow up too fast. 
• how do you feel? 
• i made a mistake and i’m sorry. 
• up you go. 
• time for you to go to sleep. 
• we’ll read some more tomorrow night. 
• guess i wasn’t hungry.
• you better eat. 
• i know i lied to you. you can hate me and it’s all right. 
• well, if you change your mind about eating, you know where to find it.
• i’ll pack some food and an extra blanket for you. 
• you’ll just have to trust me.
• i’d like some respect.
• you look at me when i talk to you.  
• no, no. there’s always hope. and faith. 
• what is it? is it pride? 
• and bitterness can become a bad habit. 
• this isn’t as simple as a broken arm or a broken leg. this is different. 
• i guess it’s my turn to thank you. 
• in a minute, you’ll be sorry you didn’t listen to me. 
• i wish there was something i could say. 

CORALINE | STARTERS
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• i just miss you sometimes. 
• what did you do to your poor knee? 
• there’s nothing like hot chocolate and a hug for making the nightmares go away.
• get some sleep. you have a long day ahead of you. 
• i love you. i will always love you. 
• dinner in fifteen minutes. don’t forget to wash your hands. 
• you’re up a bit after your bedtime, aren’t you? 
• i’m going outside to explore. 
• you will always be safe here with me. 
• what was that for? 
• let’s talk about it. 
• almost there. 
• be wise. be brave. 
• you’re lying. 
• i’m sorry. i fell asleep.
• how much better would a world be built just like that, and all for you?
• we will listen to you and play with you and laugh with you. 
• i’ll make us a midnight snack.
• well, can’t you give me a clue?
  

A HOUSE WITHOUT WINDOWS | STARTERS
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• why are you being so stubborn?
• this has been so hard on you, i know.
• you’d better find someone else to talk to.
  
• have you thought about closing your eyes for a few minutes? you look exhausted.
• sing to me.
• it’s late and you should have been in bed already.
• i’ve missed you so much.
• tell me what it is.
• you could have saved us.
• i’ve been trying to find a way around it, but i can’t come up with anything and i feel like you deserve the truth.
• i want my time to leave a mark.
• stop. that’s enough for tonight. 
• broken dishes, broken ribs, broken spirits.
• the sun cannot be hidden between two fingers.
• it makes all the difference.
  
• let justice find its rightful owner.
  
• by asking questions.
• there doesn’t seem to be much room for doubt.
• do you know what happens when you get old like me? you sleep more, you eat less, you pick your fights carefully, and you think about what people will say at your funeral.
• i let my walls come down.
• talk to the neighbors. 
• nothing at all?
• this is something unholy.
• people don’t fall in love because of something they hear on the radio.
• appetite is a funny thing.
• time to go!
• it’s a good start.
• i had some food on the way here.
• do you have a pen and paper?
• nothing has changed. it’s all at your feet.
  
• you’re a jackass.
• i went everywhere.i became a nomad.
  
• does that feel like justice to you?
  

THE SYSTEM OF DANTE’S HELL | STARTERS
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• i’ve loved just about all the people i can.
• the lies you’ve told everyone.
• everything else, that seriousness, past, passed. almost forgotten.
  
• some other word.
• the wild feeling of first seeing.
• you could find things beautiful on a radio.
  
• my cold sin in the cities.
• you look so sweet. like you’re real rested.
  
• wish to be lovely, to be some other self.
• i’ve been loved.
• it is static. it is constant.
• but how long till the login of our lives runs us down?
• you miss everything.
• one thinks of home, or the other ‘’homes‘’ we have had.
• they live in light. the prodigal lives in darkness.
  
• fire escapes of imagination. to fall off to death.
• years later i place my fingers on their running skulls.
• break out. kill it. rip the thing to shreds.
• some separate suffering self.
• and shadows twist my voice.
• i feel sick and lost and have nothing to place my hands on.
  
• go away and try to come back. try to return here.
• their histories die in the world.
  
• fell on my hands and knees and staggered, got up, tripped on garbage, got up, swinging my hands, head down and charged off in the darkness.
• and their hearts are slow motion lives.
• i am myself. insert the word disgust. 
• you wouldn’t be able to see those birds at night.
• today the leaves clatter and the sun weights my fingers.
• the walks there and back to where i was.

NETFLIX’S DAREDEVIL | STARTERS
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• if you wanna yell at me, go right ahead.
  
• don’t ask me that. please.
• stay in the bed. you’ll hurt yourself.
• god doesn’t talk to me.
• hey, first thing you have to do is take a breath, all right? everything’s gonna be okay.
  
• sometimes, we get our asses kicked.
• when’s the last time you slept?
  
• i want you to tell me that i’m a bad person.
• when someone in need tries to push you away, you have to find the strength to hold on tighter.
• i was thinking that maybe i could come home for a little while.
• (name) loves you like family. 
• we need to talk.
• god damn it. i’m such an idiot.
• from – from the beginning.
• go ahead and say it.
• yikes.
• that’s not proof. it won’t stick.
• well, it’s just a backup plan.
  
• they say the oldest memories stick around the longest.
• think of it as a compliment. 
• you’re a cold piece of work, aren’t you?
• sometimes you and i have to hurt one person to save another.
• if you say it was to protect me, i’m seriously gonna throw up.
  
• you’ve had my back through all this? i don’t know how to thank you.
  
• i’m sorry for scaring you.
• you’re losing blood. i need to stitch you up.
  
• shame on you.
• how many fights have you been in this week?
• yes. it’s offensive.
• very christian of you.
• is that a threat?
• holy shit.
• now it seems like all those conversations were just a goddamned lie.
• love is the perfect prison.
  
• not a bad plan, actually.
  

THE GOSPEL OF WINTER | STARTERS
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• i know that, but, honey, are you safe?
• we all need a little looking after once in a while.
• i’m taking you home.
• you’re shaking. let me get you a glass of water.
• are you in a lot of pain?
• just please take care of yourself.
• it’s not a big deal.
• i’m so proud of you. 
• nobody wants to feel abandoned.
• what happened? i heard a crash.
  
• you can tell me what happened, honey.
• this is what’s best for you.
  
• i’m just fucked up. okay? 
  
• you scared the hell out of me.
• protect yourself.
• how are you holding up?
• i need your help.
• you can sleep here tonight.   
• i want you to search deep in your heart and ask yourself if you want to hurt anyone.
• are you saying you care about me?
• please don’t make me leave.
• you know that. you know that better than anyone.    
• welcome home.
• shut up. stop talking.
• fuck that.
• i’m a mess, man.
• you knew and kept it a secret from us?
  
• please stop bothering me.
• i am about to tell you a story that is going to hurt.
• just stay put here today. got it?
• i want to be left alone.
  
• don’t speak to anybody.
  
• it’s freezing out here.
• we should get you to the hospital right now.
• come on. it can’t be that bad.
• you missed a lot.
• why do i have to talk about anything?

ONCE WERE WARRIORS | STARTERS
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• oh, but don’t forget the anger.
• you stay put. 
• and this funny, deep-down hurt.
• they make such a big deal out of being tough.
• there, there, now, honey. have yourself a damn good cry.
• life is violent.
• stay away from it.
• was having a bad dream.
• soon it was like a sense of loss, almost grief.
• easy, boy, easy.
• you been quiet lately.
• we just wake up each day and take what comes.
• i can fight alright.
• love, it’s the only thing counts on this earth. 
• you spend your life spying on people, kid?
• dead and dying. knocked over by life.
• back off.
• or maybe they’re both.
• who told you that?
• and this voice in your head, like a little kid’s, saying i don’t wanna go home.
• feeling a little sleepy, or like sleeping. they’re different.
• i bet you ten bucks.
• life don’t come marching into your kitchen saying, here, take me, i’m free and there’s plenty of me. 
• you only have to feel you got a problem and i’ll listen.
• running and running. no memory. only instinct.
• yes, a wounded hurt.
  
• got to get it right.
• enough to kill a man.
  
• this is gonna be one beautiful day.
  
• friend or no friend, man, i don’t take shit from no one.
  
• my blood’s been spilling all my miserable life, my heart’s bled as long as i can remember.
• you heard everything about me?

THE DEPARTED | STARTERS
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• look, i’m having panic attacks. 
  
• get your hand taken care of.
• i’m sorry, but it was necessary.
• eat something.
• it’s you and me now. 
• i came here to talk some sense into you!
  
• just because you play a tough guy, doesn’t mean you are one.
• we gotta take care of each other.
• put the weapon on the ground and we’ll discuss it.
  
• i puked in a trash barrel on the way over here. i haven’t slept for fucking weeks.
  
• when you say ‘’the family,‘’who do you mean exactly? you? 
• guaran-fucking-teed.
• okay, kid. let’s do this.
• just calm down.
• cranberry juice.
• honesty is not synonymous with truth.
  
• is that enough to commit suicide?
• grow up.
• that’s a fucking lie. 
• it makes me curious to see you in this neighborhood.
• i don’t have to fucking explain anything to anybody!
  
• you want the truth?
• yeah, i got a problem.
• what is this? a citizen’s arrest?
• when you decide to be something, you can be it.
• and i don’t wanna see that happen.
• lot of people had to die for me to be me. you wanna be me?
  
• will you shut the fuck up! 
  
• i need access to those files.
  
• if it was such a fucking bad idea, why’d you show up?
  
• one of us had to die.  
• well, i’m not them. alright? i’m not fucking them, okay!
  
• and this is the only question: who thinks that they can do what you do better than you?
  
• look, i called you. you specifically.
  
• you’re not cracking up, are you?
• they call that a paradox.
• what’s wrong with this fucking country? everybody hates everybody!
  
• when i was your age, they would say you could become cops or criminals. today what i’m saying is this: when you’re facing a loaded gun, what’s the difference? 
• you know what you usually say at these moments?
• that was a joke. 
• i don’t want to be a product of my environment. i want my environment to be a product of me.   
• well these days, who’s reliable?
• i got this rat. this gnawing, cheese eating, fucking rat. 
• it’s an honest question.
• exactly. you’re nobody.

THE SOLITUDE OF PRIME NUMBERS | STARTERS
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• why didn’t you tell me?
• i don’t think it’s right.
• it’s the only thing i know how to do.
• mmm you really are hopeless.
  
• did you hurt yourself?
• it’s not like you can stop me.
• so, i have to go away for a little while, okay?
• i’m sorry i just turned up like this.
• i’ve got one too, you know.
• let’s go home and you can lie down for a bit.
• i’ll go and get you some.
• let me see.
• you need to think about yourself now.
• sorry i’m late.
• you look tired, you should go to bed.
• i’ll take you back later. now you need to rest.
• so you saw the sunrise?
• if you tell me yours, i’ll tell you mine.
• we’re going to do a checkup.
  
• you’re coming with us and that’s that.
• i can’t get to sleep.
• don’t you want it anymore?
• i’ll be right there.
• will you come into the other room with me?
  
• i’m going to throw up.
• do you really think i’m that stupid?
• go away!
• the usual crap.
• children need time.
• you have to see a doctor.
• no, i’d just like a little water.
  
• you always look stupid.
• go on, or you’ll be late.
• you really don’t know how to be happy, do you?
• okay, but you’ve got to decide.
• you’d rather pretend nothing is wrong, as if nothing strange were going on.
• and do you like me?
• i don’t have any secrets.
• well done, you idiot.
• you’ve got to get rid of it.
• i’ve made up my mind.
• music this loud gives me a headache.
• but you’ve got to help me.

BREAKING BAD | STARTERS
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• the thing is, if you just do stuff and nothing happens, what’s it all mean? 
• and i’m sorry, but that doesn’t make you a bad person. it makes you a human being. 
• it’s like what they say: man plans and god laughs.
• hang tough. you’re in the home stretch.  
• that’s right. now say my name.
• kicking the hell out of yourself doesn’t give meaning to anything. 
• but i want you to know that you can be open with me. don’t hold anything back, okay?
  
• someone has to protect this family from the man who protects this family.
  
• i got people who depend on me. 
• it’s all about accepting who you really are.
• you did the only thing you could. i hope you understand that.
  
• there’s blood on my hands, too.
• it may be awhile before i get home. i love you.
• right from the start, it’s a death sentence.
  
• nice try, asshole.
• so from here on out, this can go hard or easy. so what’s it gonna be?
  
• remembering you that way wouldn’t be so bad.   
• we love you, and this is your house as much as it is ours.
• is this a good or bad thing?
  
• i don’t sleep at night anymore. i freeze, i freeze up. my chest gets all tight, i can’t breathe. just…i panic.
  
• i’ll be asking myself that for the rest of my life.
  
• you know, it gets easier. i promise you that it does.
  
• what the hell is wrong with you? i’m really asking.  
• you don’t give a shit about me. 
• i deserve whatever happens.
• just a couple of days ago, you told me that a man held a gun to your head.
  
• you know, i really think that would be good for you.     
• you’re on thin ice, you little shithead.
• tell me one more time to calm down! come on!
  
• if that’s true – if you don’t know who i am – then maybe your best course would be to tread lightly.  
• i have nothing. no one. alright? it’s all gone.
• if i had to put it in a word, i’d guess loyalty.
• you need me to write it down for you?
• the past is the past. nothing can change what we’ve done.   
• just admit it. admit what you did. 
• and a man, a man provides. and he does it even when he’s not appreciated or respected or even loved. he simply bears up and he does it. because he’s a man.
  
• you know what i think? i think you accidentally told the truth.
• shut the fuck up and let me die in peace.   
• you kill me, you have nothing.
• hell of a last couple of weeks. makes a man wonder exactly where he stands.
  
• but until then, who’s in charge? me. that’s how i live my life.
• i need you to help prevent an all-out war.   
• just drop the whole concerned dad thing and tell me the truth.
  
• you are tying up loose ends, and i don’t want to be one of them.
• i’ve done a terrible thing. but i’ve done it for a good reason.   

EAST OF EDEN | STARTERS
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• but how did you get hurt?
• you’re so good, so kind.
• taking a nap?
• don’t get mad.
• that’s the worst part. i can’t even tell you. 
• you’ve got a chill.
• i mean my real home.
• just a stomach ache.
• watch your language.
• because i love you.
• that’s a real bad scar you’ve got there.
• don’t you want me to help you to your room?
  
• i didn’t think i was hungry, but that soup smells good.
  
• no, maybe you’re not, but you’re tired and you’re sick. 
• sometimes a silence tells the most.
• so many things are done instinctively, the way a bee makes honey or a fox dips his paws in a stream to fool dogs. 
• you’ve got a bug up your ass.
• i don’t feel good.
• why didn’t you come home?
• it’s no thing for a child.
• you can’t drive a human too far.
• i’ve been up all night.
• have you got that knife in your pocket?
  
• don’t get so excited.
• it was an accident.
• maybe you should go to bed now.
• but i wish you’d take better care of yourself.
• nobody can hurt me.
• now i feel safe.
• why don’t you get the hell out?
• it’s hard to think of everything.
• time to get up.
• i’ve never used that word. never once to anybody in the world.
• you’ll make me cry. don’t make me cry. 
• i don’t want to get up but i don’t want to stay in bed either.
• you know, i haven’t wished for many things in my life.

KICKING THE SKY | STARTERS
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• it can happen to any of us. i think we’re a lot alike that way.
• sometimes, the things we want most in this world we guard preciously. saying the words may make it disappear.
• what an idiot.
• the moment you’re afraid, you close your eyes.
• bad people did a bad thing.
• you don’t look so good.
• it’s best to eat cake with your hands.
• play safe. stay close to home.
• i heard you talking in your sleep this morning.
• my words aren’t coming out right.
  
• it means i will take care of you.
• you’ll never be alone.
• remember, when you fight monsters, be careful that you don’t become one.
• you’re going to feel better soon and no one’s ever gonna hurt you again.
• just brought some food over.
• what’s screwing with your head that you can’t sleep?
  
• i’ve got a family.
• you came back.
• are we done?
• there isn’t much you can do for broken ribs.
• you’re a strong boy, i know. i’m proud of you.
• it was a rough night, that’s all.
• we’re all we’ve got.
• i love my family. i’m not going to throw that away.
• you’re burning up, kid.
• a boy needs a healthy breakfast. just give me a minute.
  
• the fever’s breaking.
• i don’t like it when you talk in riddles.
• do you ever hear yourself?
• because if you don’t, the world’s gonna swallow you up and spit you out.

RUMBLE FISH | STARTERS
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• count me out.
• don’t start that stuff again.
  
• you’re running a slight fever.
• i told them you were a good kid.
• you better lay down.
• cheer up, kid.
• be careful. i love you.
  
• i wish you wouldn’t fight all the time.
• but it could get infected.
• slow down.
• don’t worry about the taste.
• you got anything else to tell me?
• this is a crummy neighborhood.
• be back in a while.
• just sometimes.
• hey, what’s this?
• i hate hospitals.
  
• if you don’t shut up i’ll drop you. 
• you gotta help me.
• i love fights.
• i’ll catch ya.
• what’s scary about that?
  
• here, take a swig of this.
• poor kid. looks like you’re messed up all the time, one way or another.
  
• what happened to those guys that jumped us?
• i wonder why somebody hasn’t taken a rifle and blown your head off.
  
• what are you doing here?
• i got that in a knife fight.
• everything over here is so cool.
• i was home last night.
• will you stop that crying?
  
• i wondered if i loved anybody.
  

MERCY AMONG THE CHILDREN | STARTERS
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• i know it looks bad.
• really, i’m fine.
• everyone is sad.
• go home, please.
• i want to take care of you.
• everyone is sad.
• lock the door.
• i don’t want you out of my sight today.
• you keep these things quiet.
  
• prayer doesn’t do much good.
• why do i sleep with a knife?
  
• never be sorry.
• is that a good thing?
• you just have to be strong.
• i’ll have to teach you.
• you have no choice now.
• things will be different from now on.
  
• keep this between me and you.
• i stay calm because i have a clean conscience.
• so you want to come outside and fight me?
• i’m not going anywhere.

SIMON | STARTERS
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• look out the window. the stars are going to start singing.
• you haven’t finished your breakfast, little bunny.
• is it going to hurt like lots?
  
• you see, there’s nothing to be scared of.
• hang on. and we’re off!
• and after that, it’s nap time.
  
• i’m feeling sick.
• so little hero, let’s see your hand.
• oh, hey, don’t worry. come on, my bunny.
• you’re not hurt, are you?
• that’s my boy, that’s great!
• you can climb on my back.
• calm down, bunny.
• see, it wasn’t that bad, you’re already better now.
• hey, little rabbit, it’s bath time.
• besides, i’m not a little kid anymore. i can’t play all the time.
• you’re all muddy.
• careful, because a deal’s a deal, you know.
• i’m not sleepy at all.
  
• we’ll build a super castle. that way, we’ll be super safe.
• i have a surprise for you.
• don’t be discouraged, my little bunny.
• did you hurt your knees?
• let’s pass the ball around.
• ouch. it doesn’t look easy.
• no way. monsters don’t really exist.
• all right, then. first one to laugh loses.
• well, well, looks like you’re in tip top shape.
• please open your mouth, stick out your tongue, and say, ah.
• you’re too small.
• if that’s how it’s going to be, i’m not playing anymore.
• you slept outside?
• i’ve got some chewing gum.
• you see, there was no need to worry.
• well, what’s going on, my little rabbit?
  
• no, i really, really hurt myself. ouch.
• but you’re cheating, you can’t do that.
• save me from what? i don’t need saving.
  
• the secret is look straight ahead. whatever you do, don’t look down at your feet.
• you’re playing hide and seek by yourself?
• wait, wait, follow me.
• i found what you were looking for.
• let’s rest for a minute, okay?
• when the tomatoes get bigger, a little elf comes and paints them all red.
• i’m not going to have a good night.
  
• okay, you win. you can come out of your hiding place now.
• you know, you were really brave today and i’m really proud of you.
  
• anyway, it’s time for your snack.
• then, you’ll be able to swim by yourself, like a grown-up.
• oh, my costume is all broken.
• yum, yum, yum. i’m so hungry.
• but don’t wander too far, all right?
• let’s go and look over there.
  
• it’s not a ghost, it’s me.
• why don’t you want to talk to me anymore?
• i’m so scared, i’m so scared.
  
• oh, don’t sulk. here, i’ll give you a hand.
• you’re actually really nice, you know.
• why do you always have to be the boss?
• oh, dear. oh, dear.
• i hurt my hand in the big tree.
  
• i’m never going to do it if you keep being noisy.
• weird? me? no.
  

PARKED | STARTERS
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• it’s like pulling teeth, trying to get anything out of you.
• i’m so sorry, did i give you a fright?
• i won’t say a thing. my lips are sealed and all that.
  
• you don’t approve.
• all it needed was a good cleaning and a bit of a nudge to spring back into life.
• do you talk at all?
• i’m sorry. i should’ve told you.
  
• you know, you’ve nothing to fear from me.
• i probably have too much time on my hands.
• it’s like a city of fireworks that have all exploded at once.
• and in a second, your life can change.
• well? will you fucking answer me?
• i’m going for a walk. i’ll see you later.
• in the middle of the journey of life, i was in a dark wood, for i had lost the true path.
  
• you do know what you’re doing? just asking.
  
• made it in life, me.
• i trusted you!
• have you ever seen a leaf fall off a tree?
• just because somebody blames you or pushes you away, doesn’t mean you should give up.
• that sound familiar? ringing any bells?
• we’ll get you sorted, all in good time.
  
• you’ve done too much to me. there’s no more to give.
• i don’t think i like where this is going.
• what was all that mumbo-jumbo on the phone about?
• have you ever been in the papers?

LOVE / HATE | STARTERS
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• don’t shake your head at me like that, you prick.
• what’s the panic?
• you wait here for me.
• sorry for your trouble, you know, that’s all.
  
• i hear you get nightmares. you know any cure for that?
• you need to talk to someone, you can talk to me.
• we’re always talking about down the road. down the road, we’ll be happy. down the road, it’ll be perfect. but it never is.
• don’t shout at me.
• jesus, what is it now?
  
• i’ll be straight up with you. i don’t give a shit about anyone, man.
• you’re a fucking hypocrite, you know.
• this is bullshit.
• come here to me, sweetheart.
  
• cops are gonna be all over this.
  
• how come you know all this shit?
• come here to me, buddy. you’re all right.
  
• you’re not cut out for the life you’re leading.
• relax, i’ll be back in an hour.
• well, the body has experienced a trauma. body and mind are connected.
• what do you keep smiling for?
• these are whopping nuggets. think they’re made with real chicken.
• it’s good to see you, pal.
• you’re always wanting to blow shit up, aren’t you?
• you’re gonna have to disappear.
• and i asked you and you lied to me, swore blind you didn’t.
• fuck off, will you? don’t be annoying me.
• i’m in a bind, man. i’m in a fucking bind.
• do you understand? that’s trauma.
• hey! i’m in fucking heels here.
• you’re gonna be all right, mate. okay? you’re gonna be all right.
• you should’ve come to me before.
• you’ll be late for your own funeral if you don’t watch it.
  
• you should see your face. you thought i was serious?
• you don’t think it matters ‘cause – ‘cause if someone was a bad person, but it does.
• it’s all bullshit, you know. i’m so fucking tired all the time.
• look, take my hand, go on.
• listen, have a think about it, yeah?
• call the cops. cops come. they don’t come. they never come.
• it’s not fair, turning up like this, it’s not fair.

THE HEALING | STARTERS
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• all i know is it’s better to love, it’s better to love.
• well, whatever you want to be you always sabotage yourself.
• it ain’t bullshit. you’re bullshit.
• i was thinking that you look familiar.
• can’t explain it. some force beyond me.
• but love terrors are such little terrors, aren’t they?
• you’re an ass.
• look, i don’t want you to have any illusions about me, though.
• these are real people. this is how the world is.
• i always look forward to seeing you.
• to think you got mixed up with some joker like that.
• you ever got lost coming to these little out-of-the-way towns?
• it was all for you, not me.
• i really fucked up tonight.
• you’re on friendly terms. maybe even loving terms.
• anyway, i don’t give a good fuck what you do. i don’t know why i put up with you.
• don’t be an ass.
• they can kill you over love as well as politics.
• well, i’m shy as the devil too.
• do you really think we’re birds of the same feather?
• at first i thought we’d work things out, you know. i guess i thought it.
• aw, you got plenty of time to rest and freshen up.
• i started to write you a romantic letter, you know, but i never did. i started to call you, but i didn’t do that either.
• i hardly knew what fucking country i was in most of the fucking time.
• you’re just saying that. you know i like to hear you tell me that i’m good.
• this is the truth of it. the knife fell out.
• why should i mind? you’re looking out for me, right?
• well, they’re real people, real everyday folks, not pretenders, like us.