Torch Song Trilogy (1988)

Matthew Broderick: Alan

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• Alan : Why are all the mirrors covered?

  Arnold : So we don't see the pain in our faces.

  Alan : Why is everyone sitting on boxes?

  Arnold : To make sure there's pain in our faces.

  Ma : [in an undertone]  You told me he was Jewish!

  Arnold : Out-of-town Jewish.

• Arnold : Do you EVER think before you speak?

  Alan : No. Why? Do you?

  Arnold : Frequently. It helps to pass the time while you're speaking.

• Alan : I have a question.

  Arnold : The answer is yes.

  Alan : You don't even know what I was going to ask.

  Arnold : Whatever it is, the answer is yes. I'm too tired to argue.

  Alan : ...Good. Because I love you, too.

• Ed : Why don't you ask Arnold? I'm sure he has lots to say on the subject.

  Alan : He says you're a boring, self-centered, insensitive old fool who wouldn't know love if it wore wings, diaper, and shot heart-shaped arrows at your butt.