Ralph quotes from Saving Mr. Banks (2013)

Ralph

Hey, sun came out again.

P.L. Travers

You say it as if you're surprised. As if the sun were particular about for whom it appears. It seems that you think that I am responsible for its miraculous dawning every day. For heaven's sake, it's California.

Ralph

Certainly is.

P.L. Travers

I'd so much rather be accountable for the rain.

Ralph

Oh, that's sad.

P.L. Travers

Sad is entirely the wrong emotion. I shan't bother explaining why. It would just... zip!

Ralph

Okey dokey.

P.L. Travers

The rain brings life.

Ralph

So does the sun.

P.L. Travers

Be quiet.

Ralph

Yes, ma'am.

Ralph

I got a kid.

P.L. Travers

Most people do.

Ralph

Jane. Yeah. Yeah. What a terrific kid. Beautiful little girl. She's got a lot of problems, though. She's handicapped, you know? She's in a wheelchair. See, and that's why I concern myself with the weather so much. Sunny day, she can sit outside in the garden. Rainy day, I gotta leave her cooped up inside. I worry about the future, but you can't do that. Only today.

P.L. Travers

Mmm.

Ralph

It's been a real pleasure driving you, Mrs. Travers.

P.L. Travers

No one likes a fibber.

Ralph

Oh, no, no. I really have enjoyed it. I didn't know who you were at first. And then, guess what?

P.L. Travers

You found out?

Ralph

Well, I was telling my daughter all about my day and how I'm driving this nice writer lady, Mrs. Travers, for Mr. Disney, and, uh...

P.L. Travers

And?

Ralph

And... [fetches a copy of Mary Poppins from the car] ...she made me go to her bedroom and bring her this. I can't stop reading it, you know. I'm very slow, mind you, so...

P.L. Travers

Would you like me to sign it?

Ralph

Would you?

P.L. Travers

I'd be honored. [taking the book] Let me see, now. [writing] "To Jane, and her dearest father..." I've just this moment realized I don't know your name.

Ralph

Ralph.

P.L. Travers

Pamela. You're the only American I've ever liked, Ralph. [finishes signing]

Ralph

Oh...Well, may I ask why?

P.L. Travers

No. [hands him back the book] Now, take this. [hands him a sheet of paper]

Ralph

Albert Einstein, van Gogh, Roosevelt, Frida Kaylo-

P.L. Travers

Kahlo.

Ralph

Kahlo? What is this?

P.L. Travers

They all had difficulties. Jane can do anything that anyone else can do. Do you understand? [Ralph smiles and nods and she starts to walk away] Oh, I almost forgot. Turn it around.

Ralph

Walt Disney.

P.L. Travers

Hyperactive behavior and deficiencies in concentration. It explains everything.

Ralph

Thank you, Mrs. Travers.