David Ames quotes from Vanilla Sky (2001)

Dr. Curtis McCabe

Well, I suppose the empty street meant loneliness.

You're a shrink. You gotta do better than that.

Dr. Curtis McCabe

I'm a doctor. Let's not stereotype each other. Not all rich kids are soul less and... not all psychologists care about dreams. The question is how you got here and why you've been charged.

What do you want to know? I was about to turn 33. I ran three magazines and a world wide publishing house. Most days I fooled myself in to believing it would last forever. Isn't that what being young is about? Believing secretly that you would be... the one person in the history of man... who would live forever.

Dr. Curtis McCabe

Where you going so early?

David! Okay, they're all waiting for you.

You changed your hair.

Yes.

And David... opinions are expected.

Dr. Curtis McCabe

Do you dream about the board; the Seven Dwarfs as you call them? [Camera focuses on each board members face] Sneezy, Bashful... Sleepy... Happy... Doc... Dopey... and of course, Grumpy.

How was Aspen?

Good. Now, I want answers and I want them now. How's it going? [Voice of thought] They still look at me as if I was 11 years old.

He's going to inherit everything. He gets it all.

Dr. Curtis McCabe

You're scared of your dreams, aren't you?

It's a nightmare either way.

Dr. Curtis McCabe

Is that how you explain what's happened to you?

What?

Dr. Curtis McCabe

What happened to your face?

I'm not talking to you anymore.

Dr. Curtis McCabe

You don't wanna show me your face?

No!

Dr. Curtis McCabe

Do you know why you're here? Conversation, the coffee... David, the part where we parry and just... and get to know each other bit by bit--

No. No can do.

Dr. Curtis McCabe

We'll have to skip that because you've been charged with murder. In four weeks, a judge will determine your fate... based on what I write. So you will talk to me.

There is no murder. There is no murder! It never happened! I don't have to talk to anybody!

Dr. Curtis McCabe

Want me to help?

Get the **** away from me.

Dr. Curtis McCabe

You take it easy, sunshine. Take it easy, Face.

Your whole story's full of holes!

Dr. Curtis McCabe

Stop. Stop! Please leave right now. I'll take responsibility. Please leave right now.

He's got control.

Dr. Curtis McCabe

I'm gonna get you, daddy's boy little freak.

My parents are dead, you ****!

Dr. Curtis McCabe

Enough! Is that true?

Good cop, bad cop...

Dr. Curtis McCabe

That you're a daddy's boy?

Hey, Tommy.

No, no, don't blow me off. I'm all packed. I'm going back to London and I understand. You put me up for the other attorney's job so you didn't have to fire me. That's a classy move and your father would have done the same.

It's okay, Tommy. I became incompetent. Is there anything more unbecoming than an aging mascot?

I cared for your father. I lived and breathed for him. These guys, the Seven Dwarfs... they think you're stupid... a corporate hazard, a rogue. They are gonna find a way to get you out, David. They're lined up for your office, your life... your position. They're working day and night... to cheat you out of your 51% vote. And they're gonna sell this tradition of words... so they can eat in a better cafeteria. But what they don't know is this; [raises voice and a hand] people will read again! [Party attendees cheer and applaud]

I got it.

They even got a nickname for you behind your back. Citizen Dildo. You got great instincts... but I say this with complete love. Claim your life... learn to be an asshole. Two's enough. Forgive me. I still believe in this family, David... even if it's only you.

Dr. Curtis McCabe

Why are you scared of heights? Many people are scared of heights.

It's not the height that bothers me. It's the impact that terrifies me.

Dr. Curtis McCabe

I won't stay long.

Hey, Paolo.

Hello. [To dog] I have to take you for a walk.

I'm glad he protects you. He's a lethal canine.

I love living here, [throws towel to floor in lighthearted humor] and I refuse to clean up!

No problem.

I have to work around the clock to keep this place.

You really are a dancer.

For 14 years. But I don't dance like you dance. Do you want something to drink?

Sure.

Hey, beautiful, beautiful boy. What do you want for dinner tonight? Do you want fried chicken? I like your life.

Well, it's mine and you can't have it. [Observing bedside photo] I don't wanna know the story behind this photo. Who's Sergio?

It's a nickname.

Your nickname is Sergio?

It's a long story. And we don't know each other.

So many secrets.

That's because I'm an arms dealer.

I've never known an arms dealer.

You do now. What about you? What's your nickname?

Citizen Dildo.

You are not staying over. Never run a company. Stay an artist. Stay an arms dealer.

Oh, please.

Somehow I can't play the violin for you. Although, it must be difficult controlling all those people's lives. Everyone at that party is connected to you for survival in some way. It seems. Ever been married? Did you ever accept any of your 12,000 proposals?

Twelve thousand and eight.

No.

And you moved to New York to dance, paint, act and deal arms?

Right.

Do you wanna hear Jeff Buckley or Vicki Carr?

Jeff Buckley or Vicki Carr? Both simultaneously.

Everyone said, "Don't go to New York." I just think good things will happen... if you're a good person with a good attitude. Don't you think?

You think I'm naive?

No. I really don't. I have to get to sleep. Truthfully, I also work mornings as a dental assistant.

Boy, am I going to the wrong dentist.

Dr. Curtis McCabe

And you didn't immediately wanna sleep with her?

Well, you know, I'm a pleasure delayer.

Dr. Curtis McCabe

How does that work? Pleasure delayer?

You don't know? You keep a relationship casual... until the absolute breaking point. And then one evening or afternoon or morning, it could be months from now. You know how it works.

Dr. Curtis McCabe

No, actually I don't. I've been married for 22 years.

You've got dinner with your daughters.

Dr. Curtis McCabe

That's right, I do.

Back then I had intricate systems with women... you wouldn't believe.

Dr. Curtis McCabe

Like what?

Hey, Doc, don't get melancholy over the 30 seconds you were single... a long time ago.

Dr. Curtis McCabe

That's what you think I'm doing?

Oh, yes.

Dr. Curtis McCabe

You might be right. Let's continue. Time is not our friend.

Just our shortcomings, that's all we're allowed to draw.

I've never drawn such a true likeness before. Mine's finished.

Already?

Done. [Shows David his caricature á la Carnival-esque with exaggerated smile and teeth]

You're amazing. Did you get to work all right?

No, actually, I had a horrible dream.

You dreamed you'd never see me again.

I left your apartment, I went downstairs to the car... and my friend, the stalker, had followed me there.

Yes.

And she wanted to talk to me. And I remember I had this buzz, you know... that buzz from you and me. I think my mind was still on that terrible drawing of me. But she was upset... about... I don't know. I got in the car and... she drove off a bridge... and committed suicide with me in the car.

I thought you were going straight to work.

But I survived... with my arm and my face... reconstructed. And what's worse... is that I can't wake up.

And how was your house after the party?

Party? What party?

The party. Remember? Red dress, strappy shoes. I spilled something on your shirt. Sweet and sour. And the saddest girl to ever hold a martini.

Give me a Budweiser and a shot of tequila.

What kind of tequila?

What did you say to me?

I said, what kind of tequila?

Why don't you ask me to my face, bitch? Patron, if you have it.

Another shot, another Bud. [Serves David] This is on the house.

Why?

It just is... bitch.

Right now I want you to look at these photos, then I'm gonna destroy them. Sofia's testimony is also in here. It won't exist. She's not gonna press charges.

Press charges against me?

David, wake up. Now, as a friend... I think you should see what you did to Sofia. The press won't get hold of this if you get away quickly.

Tommy, this is Julie. This is not Sofia. This is Julie Gianni. I didn't do this to her. Tommy, someone's setting me up.

David, the board and I have taken care of everything. Okay, they've been really great, really great, actually. All this is gonna disappear. We're all behind you, even the board. Get out of here. This is a revolution of the mind.

Brian Shelby

You're in ****in' sad shape! Don't **** ever hit a girl. Hit me, but don't **** ever hit a girl!

Listen to me. It wasn't Sofia. It was Julie. It was Julie. It was Julie Gianni.

Brian Shelby

Yes. So Sofia was abducted by Julie... and now Julie is posing as Sofia. You're in O.J. land, man!

Julie Gianni is **** dead!

Brian Shelby

I don't care what they told you, I can assure you Julie Gianni is alive. She is alive.

I didn't talk to them. I talked to Sofia. Where is she?

Brian Shelby

I just dropped Sofia off. I saw everything you did to her.

Let me tell you something. I did not do that to her.

Brian Shelby

Look at me. Look me in the eye. You tell me that's the girl you brought to the party. You tell me that that's your dream girl... your proximity infatuation.

Yes!

Brian Shelby

And you stole her from me. The one girl I really wanted, and you took her from me. You're insane. You're losin' it, man. You have revealed yourself.

Oh, yeah.

Brian Shelby

I'm with them.

Where'd you get the coat, Brian? Where'd you get the camera? How much did they pay you?

Brian Shelby

Listen to me, 'cause this is the last time we're ever gonna speak. I was your only friend. You have revealed yourself to me.

Problems?

I'm in no mood to be **** with, so do yourself a favor.

There's an explanation for all this, David. You and I know each other. You found me on the Internet. I'm here to help you, David.

Who the **** are you? Why are you following me?

First of all, it's very important that you calm down.

Calm down?

Calm down. You must overcome your fears and regain control. Take ahold of your life again, David. It's as easy as holding that glass. What if I were to tell you that you can take control... of all of this, everything? Even me.

Look, I'm straight. Okay?

David, look at all these people. Seems as though they're just all chatting away, doesn't it?

Yeah.

Nothing to do with you.

No.

And yet... maybe they're only here because you wanted them to be here. You are their god. Not only that, but you can make them obey you or even destroy you.

Well, what I'd love for them to do is shut the **** up. Especially you. [All bar patrons go silent and staring at David]

You see? You and I signed a contract, David.