Lost in Yonkers (1993)

Mercedes Ruehl: Bella

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Quotes 

• Johnny : I wanna join the Army.

  Aunt Bella : The Army? *Our* Army?

  Johnny : Yeah! But they wouldn't take me. I couldn't pass the, the - hatever they give you I couldn't pass.

• Aunt Bella : You guys have to promise not to tell grandma! Jay?

  Jay : I promise.

  Aunt Bella : Arty?

  Arty : She and I have very short conversations.

• Aunt Bella : Do ya, do you know what color my eyes are, Johnny?

  Johnny : No, what?

  Aunt Bella : You're lookin' right at 'em.

  Johnny : Oh, uh. I'm a little color blind.

  Aunt Bella : You have beautiful eyes.

  Johnny : Naw. Men don't have beautiful eyes.

  Aunt Bella : Oh, yes, they do. Don't tell me. Wanta kiss me?

  Johnny : Yeah. Yeah I do, I really would.

  Aunt Bella : Then, kiss me.

  Johnny : I will.

  Aunt Bella : I mean now. Today... sometime today, Okay? We've done it before, you know. You gonna put your arms around me or not?

  Johnny : Don't tell me how to do it, I know how to do it.

  Aunt Bella : Then, do it, don't say you're gonna do it.

  Johnny : I said,"Okay".

  Aunt Bella : [they start to kiss gently, then fall to the ground and Johnny becomes more forceful]  Okay, that's enough. Johnny, I can't breathe. Okay, Johnny, I have to breathe! Okay, that's enough for today.

  [breaking off] 

  Aunt Bella : Woo! I don't know why they wouldn't take you in the Army!