Big Daddy (1999)

Steve Buscemi: Homeless Man

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• Homeless Guy : Sonny was real nice to the kid. Wish my father was like him. My father was a military man. Guess I wasn't such a good soldier. Anyways, when I was 35, he tried to give me a crew cut while I was asleep. I woke up, broke his arm, haven't seen him since. I'd rather live in a dumpster then under his freaky ass rules! (Notices a McDonald's bag in Sonny's hand) Anyways, I think Sonny Koufax should be acquitted of all the charges. If O.J. can get away with murder, why can't Sonny have his kid? (points at a black man) This guy knows what I'm talking about! No more questions!

• Tommy : How long have you delivered food to Mr. Koufax?

  Nazo : I deliver food for six years. Plus, I'm stripper. But I've gained weight so that's a problem.

  Tommy : I see. And, in your experience, was Sonny a good father to Julian?

  Nazo : Oh, yes. They make terrific pair. They went together like lamb and tuna fish.

  Tommy : Lamb and tuna fish?

  Nazo : Maybe you like spaghetti and meatball? You more comfortable with that analogy?

  Homeless Guy : Yes, considering we're in America. I mean, if you don't like spaghetti and meatballs, why don't you get the hell out?

  Nazo : Listen, I'll come down there and give you a crew cut, Mister.

  Homeless Guy : Let's see your clippers.

  Nazo : Not my problem your father was sick.

  Homeless Guy : That - well - -Stop yelling at me! AAAhhhhhhhh!

• Sonny : Don't worry about me making money. I'm in love with a woman who makes plenty of it. She'll be my sugar mamma.

  Homeless Guy : I gotta get me one of those.

• Homeless Guy : Yes, considering we're in America! I mean, if you don't like Spaghetti and Meatballs, why don't you just get the hell out?

• Homeless Guy : Total Mind blow.

• [after Sonny insisted to his father he would be a better father to Julian, people in court are making phone calls to their respective parents] 

  Phil D'Amato : Hello dad. Yeah, I just wanted to say I love ya.

  Ted Castellucci : Hi, mom? Could you put dad on the phone for a second?

  Nazo : Your son been so kind to papa.

  Homeless Guy : [to the man seated in front of him who is calling on his phone]  Can I borrow that when you're done?

  Lenny : Your honor, my son deserves this kid.

  [everyone in court cheers in support as Sonny and Lenny hug each other] 

  Homeless Guy : [by this time, the Homeless Guy has finally managed to call his father]  I love you too, sir.

  [the Homeless Guy makes a salute gesture] 

• [after Sonny's father's initial disagreement about his son having custody to Julian, Sonny places his right hand on his father's left hand] 

  Sonny : Hey. I love you.

  Lenny : [confused]  What?

  Sonny : You don't have to be scared it's all right.

  Lenny : What are you talking about? I'm not scared.

  Sonny : If I get custody of Julian, I'll be his father forever and that scares you because you think there's a good chance I might fail.

  Lenny : Sonny, that's more than a chance, it's a certainty.

  Sonny : You're wrong, dad. You can be scared that I might get pickpocketed in a bad neighborhood, or I might break my leg skiing, but don't be scared about me being a dad because I will fail at that, because I can't. I love this kid too much. I love him as much as you love me, dad. And I'm going to give him advice and I'm going to guide him and I'm going to be there for him whenever he needs me. I'll fly to New York to be at his court case, even if I disagree with why he's there in the first place.

  Lenny : But Sonny, you work in a toll booth.

  Sonny : Don't be scared about me making money, I am in love with a beautiful girl who makes plenty of it. She'll be my sugar mama.

  [Sonny looks to Layla and gives her a wink] 

  Homeless Guy : I gotta get me one of those.

  [by this time, Sonny's father is in tears as he listens to his son explain furthermore of what to do in order to be a better father to Julian] 

  Sonny : I know this is the right thing to do dad because I would die for this kid, just so he wouldn't have to feel one ounce of sadness. That's why you are right now is to protect me, to be scared for me. To be a good father and that's exactly what I'm going to do.