Moocher Hey, come on in, Dave.
Nah, I read where this Italian coach said its no good to go swimmin' right after a race.
Who's swimmin'? I'm takin' a leak.
Tied for 4th most-quoted character in Breaking Away (1979): in 9 of its 39 quotes
Most scenes with: Dave (6), Raymond Stoller (2), Cyril (2)
Scenes with Moocher
9 scenes Moocher Did you ever go to confession?
Moocher Twice.
Did it make you feel better?
Moocher Once.
Moocher [as they go for a marriage license]
I wonder if I have to have a job to qualify.
Nancy
I don't think so. I think it's mostly blood and relatives that they're interested in.
Moocher Blood and relatives... well, that's great. I got both of them.
If you eat so much, Moocher, how come you're so damned small?
Moocher Oh... It's my metabolism. I eat 3 times a day and my metabolism eats 5 times a day.
You mean we might be a father?
No. I might be a father. And your mom might be a mother. And YOU might be a brother. See, that way I keep it all in the family.
Moocher Wow! Hey, I didn't think people your age...
The next word may be your last, kid!
Moocher [looking at Dave's beat up bike]
Doesn't look that bad to me...
That's cause you don't have to ride it!
Moocher Well, you know, you don't have to ride it either, Dave. We're not gonna beg you.
We may plead, but we would never beg!
Nancy
You know what?
Moocher No, what?
Nancy
I'm leaving home, that's what.
Moocher What?
Moocher [watching the college kids on campus]
Sure look like they've got it made.
That's because they're rich.
Italians are poor, but they're happy.
Yeah? Maybe in Italy.
You hear from your folks, Mooch?
Moocher Yeah, my dad called. He wanted to know if the house was sold. He could use the money something fierce.
Well, you can come and live with me when it's sold. In Italy, everybody lives together.
Moocher [laughs]
Since you won that Italian bike, man, you've been acting weird. You're really getting to think you're Italian, aren't you?
I wouldn't mind thinking I was someone myself.
