Secretary (2002)

Patrick Bauchau: Dr. Twardon

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Quotes 

• [Lee see's her doctor from the other side of the desk, asking her] 

  Dr. Twardon : Who's to say that love needs to be soft and gentle?

• [Lee see's her doctor from the other side of the desk, complimenting her] 

  Dr. Twardon : You know, Lee. There's a long history of this in Catholicism. The monks used to wear thorns on their temples. And the nuns, they wore them sewn inside their clothing. You are part of a great tradition.

• [first lines] 

  Lee : [narrating]  I got out of the institution on the day of my sister's wedding. I had started to get used to the place. Breakfast at 8:00, classes at 2:00. Therapy at 4:00, and asleep by 10:00.

  Dr. Twardon : [Lee's doctor says goodbye]  You can call me any time, Lee. I will always try to be of help to you.

  Lee : [narrating]  Inside, life was simple.

  Lee : [Lee hugs her doctor]  Thank you, Dr. Twardon.

  Lee : [narrating]  For that reason, I was reluctant to go.