NOTE: There is some profanity in this scene so please consider yourself warned.
Summary
Here is a fantastic scene from Ethan Hawke’s 2006 movie, The Hottest State. The character of Jesse, played by Laura Linney, is talking with her son.
Content
There are a lot of great one-liners from this short scene:
“A lot of bad %#$* is gonna happen to you. People are not gonna love you back, and if you’re serious about becoming an artist, that’s the first thing you should learn. And, listen, you’re gonna die, okay? Relatively soon, okay? So, that being said, you have nothing to worry about.”
“No matter what happens in this life… you have 2 options… only 2 options. You can handle things well and be happy or you can handle things poorly and be miserable. It’s up to you.”
“Take that gorgeous sexy body outside and move it!… and here, open your present!”
Design
No design on this one.
Delivery
It is full of charm and warmth. Truly, a great mini-speech. Laura deserves an Oscar for all her great work!
3 out of 5 Flamin’ Popsicles
That’s a wrap,
