Happiness

Allen: I don't know I could ever really begin to talk to her. I mean what can I talk about? I have nothing to talk about, I'm boring. And I know, I've been told before so don't tell me it's not true, 'cause it's a fact. I bore people. People look at me and they get bored, people listen to me and they zone out... bored. 'Who is that boring person?', they think. 'I've never before met anyone so boring'. And I'm for her to see how boring I am. Bill Maplewood: [to self, while pretending to listen] Gallon of skim milk. Dozen eggs. One of those disposable cameras for this weekend. I gotta stop at the 7-11 on the way home. I gotta get the dry cleaning for Trish. I gotta check Billy's homework, and call Mrs. Mitchell about her appointment on Tuesday. I gotta reschedule the dentist, get the dog cleaned...

Happiness (1998 film), CC BY-SA 4.0

Helen Jordan: Anyway, so the police came and looked in her freezer and found baggies filled with the doorman's genitals. Mona Jordan: I use baggies. Joy Jordan: Me too. Helen Jordan: Everyone uses baggies, that's why we can all relate to this crime. Don't you see?

Happiness (1998 film), CC BY-SA 4.0

Joe: What do you think would happen if I got him a professional... you know...? Bill: A professional...? Joe: Hooker. You know, the kind that can teach him things... first-timers, you know... break him in. Bill: But Joe, he's 11. Joe: [sighs] Yeah, you're right, you're right. It's too late.

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Detective Berman: Johnny, was there anyone in the last day or two who..."hurt" you? Johnny Grasso: No. I... I... I don't think so. Detective Berman: But someone did hurt you... no, Johnny? Johnny Grasso: No. No one hurt me. Joe: What do ya mean no? You've been FUCKING RAPED! ... Sorry.

Happiness (1998 film), CC BY-SA 4.0

Vlad: I love New Jersey. Joy: Don't you miss Russia? Vlad: Fuck the cunt of Russia. Joy: Well, I guess it's best to feel that way.

Happiness (1998 film), CC BY-SA 4.0

Billy: Dad, did you, um... with Johnny Grasso and Ronald Farber? Bill: [long, pained pause] Yes. Billy: What did you do? Bill: I touched them. Billy: What do you mean, "touched"? Bill: I fondled them. Billy: What for? Bill: I couldn't help myself. Billy: What...what else? Bill: I unzipped myself. Billy: You mean, masturbated? Bill: No. Billy: Then, what? Bill: I... made love... Billy: What do you mean? Bill: I... fucked them. Billy: What was it like? Bill: It was... it was great. Billy: Would you... would you do it again? Bill: [choking up] Yes. Billy: [fighting tears] Would you ever fuck me? Bill: No. I'd jerk off instead. Helen: I'm not laughing at you, I'm laughing with you. Joy: But I'm not laughing.

Happiness (1998 film), CC BY-SA 4.0