The Sopranos (TV Series)
House Arrest (2000)
Lorraine Bracco: Dr. Jennifer Melfi
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Quotes
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Tony Soprano : You know we're the only country in the world where the pursuit of happiness is guaranteed in writing? You believe that? Bunch of fucking spoiled brats. Where's my happiness then?
Dr. Jennifer Melfi : It's the pursuit that's guaranteed.
Tony Soprano : Yeah. Always a fucking loophole, right?
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Dr. Jennifer Melfi : So, what's up?
Tony Soprano : I don't know, I'm bored or something. I don't want to come here no more
Dr. Jennifer Melfi : Wow, that's not the first time we've heard you say that
Tony Soprano : No offense but let's face it, this is starting to feel like a waste of time. I'm sure for the both of us
Dr. Jennifer Melfi : I don't feel that way
Tony Soprano : Like the other day I'm watching this movie with Brad Pitt and that blonde Gwyneth Paltrow,
Dr. Jennifer Melfi : Sliding Doors?
Tony Soprano : Fuck no, Seven. It's a good movie, I've never seen it before, but half way through it I'm thinking this is bullshit, it's a waste of my fuckin time, why do I give a fuck who the killer is? What difference is that information going to make in my life?
Dr. Jennifer Melfi : Very true
Tony Soprano : So, I shut it off
Dr. Jennifer Melfi : Good for you, what did you do instead?
Tony Soprano : [Jokingly] went outside and burned ants with a magnifying glass
Dr. Jennifer Melfi : [Remains silent]
Tony Soprano : [Sensing she doesn't realize it was a joke] a little sense of humor here?
Tony Soprano : What's the matter? You still in mourning over managed care?
Dr. Jennifer Melfi : Go on
Tony Soprano : What's the point? You go to Italy you lift some weights, you watch a movie, It's all a series of distractions until you die
Dr. Jennifer Melfi : I hear depression talking
Dr. Jennifer Melfi : [Becoming irritated] Well, I'm not upping my dosage. Medication, medication, medication, what do I got to show for it?
Tony Soprano : Who knows where you'd be without the medication? Anyway some people take pleasure in the simple doing of things
Dr. Jennifer Melfi : The things I take pleasure in I can't do. I'm currently trying to change my "business profile", if you know what I mean
Tony Soprano : Oh, so it's all about your legal problems?
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Tony Soprano : I'm trying to keep a low profile, what's the fuckin point? I'm still a miserable prick and I'm still passing out
Dr. Jennifer Melfi : [Remains silent]
Tony Soprano : Well, you seem very mellow today?
Dr. Jennifer Melfi : Let's talk about you
Tony Soprano : [Eventually referring to the suicide of the actor George Sanders] You seem like you're on drugs and I'm boring myself to death and I'm ready for the "George Sanders long walk here"
Dr. Jennifer Melfi : Do you know why a shark keeps moving?
Tony Soprano : [while rubbing his head] they gotta keep moving or they'll die or something
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Dr. Jennifer Melfi : [during her therapy session, referring to Tony] the RICO Act: we sat there and we talked about the fucking RICO Act
Dr. Elliot Kupferberg : When you treat different patients, your "base of knowledge" expands
Dr. Jennifer Melfi : Two years ago, I thought Rico was a relative of his
Dr. Elliot Kupferberg : Cards on the table time: How's the drinking?
Dr. Jennifer Melfi : [sighs] I don't know, worse, I guess?
Dr. Elliot Kupferberg : Are you not an alcoholic?
Dr. Jennifer Melfi : I am drinking in-between sessions
Dr. Elliot Kupferberg : That's very serious
Dr. Jennifer Melfi : Just on the days that I see him... I can't take it
Dr. Elliot Kupferberg : Finally, thank you. Are you taking steps to seriously end it?
Dr. Jennifer Melfi : He wanted to end it: he said last time he wanted to stop coming but I talked him out of it
Dr. Elliot Kupferberg : Why?
Dr. Jennifer Melfi : If I was at wit's end and if he had a Pituitary tumor, why would I stop him from coming?
Dr. Jennifer Melfi : [after he doesn't respond] It's like that thing with watching a train wreck. I'm afraid and repulsed of what he might tell me but somehow, I can't stop myself on wanting to hear it
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Dr. Jennifer Melfi : [during her therapy session] I embarrassed my son: how's he supposed to know where this type of behavior is coming from?
Dr. Elliot Kupferberg : is it time you considered a twelve-step program?
Dr. Jennifer Melfi : I'm not an alcoholic, besides I have you
Dr. Elliot Kupferberg : therapy is not a substitute, you know that
Dr. Jennifer Melfi : I won't... drink with my son anymore
Dr. Elliot Kupferberg : we're bargaining now?
Dr. Jennifer Melfi : I'll also go to a meeting
Dr. Elliot Kupferberg : [nods] I'll also prescribe Luvox
Dr. Jennifer Melfi : [surprised] Luvox? It's for OCD
Dr. Elliot Kupferberg : among other things, I've... had success with it treating other things as well
Dr. Jennifer Melfi : [embarrassed] compulsions? Come on
Dr. Elliot Kupferberg : [referring to her treating Tony] your patient, your inability to bring the therapy to a conclusion
Dr. Jennifer Melfi : I honestly believe that his not ready
Dr. Elliot Kupferberg : refer him to another doctor
Dr. Jennifer Melfi : you really think that I'm...
Dr. Elliot Kupferberg : [interrupts her] obsessed?
Dr. Jennifer Melfi : [realizing his diagnosis is correct, irritated] Luvox... Jesus Christ
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Dr. Jennifer Melfi : There's a psychological condition known as alexithymia, common in certain personalities. The individual craves almost ceaseless action, which enables them to avoid acknowledging the abhorrent things they do.
[Dr Melfi further expounds that their is a high correlation between this condition and anti-social personalities]