“Why can't I just stay here and go to college in Wichita Falls?” – Jacy, The Last Picture Show ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from The Last Picture Show 1971

Jacy

Why can't I just stay here and go to college in Wichita Falls?

Lois

Because everything is flat and empty here, and nothin' to do.

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Jacy Farrow Cybill Shepherd More Jacy quotes →

Lois Ellen Burstyn More Lois quotes →

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