Children of a Lesser God (1986)

Philip Bosco: Dr. Curtis Franklin

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Quotes 

• Dr. Curtis Franklin : Yelling at the back of a deaf person, very good James.

• [first lines] 

  Dr. Curtis Franklin : This is the most amazing résumé I've ever seen.

  James Leeds : I've been with some really good schools. The best.

  Dr. Curtis Franklin : All of them. All of the best. One right after another. You've also been with the Lucky Erin Bar and Grill.

  James Leeds : Pittsburgh. Bartender.

  Dr. Curtis Franklin : And a disc jockey.

  James Leeds : Yeah, that was in Oklahoma. I used to broadcast in sign language.

  Dr. Curtis Franklin : You've covered all the map, Mr. Leeds.

  James Leeds : I've got a lot of energy.

  Dr. Curtis Franklin : I'm sure you do have a lot of energy and a lot of new ideas. I did too when...

  [signing like a long time ago] 

  Dr. Curtis Franklin : But nobody's trying to change the world around here. Just trying to help a few deaf kids get along a little better. But that's all. Everything else is razzle-dazzle. Am I making myself clear?

  James Leeds : Yes, I believe that are you.

• Dr. Curtis Franklin : Nobody is going to fuck with one of my students!

  James Leeds : She's not a student! She's a 25 year old woman!

  Dr. Curtis Franklin : Nobody is going to fuck with one of my employees, either.