Big Daddy (1999)

Allen Covert: Phil D'Amato

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Quotes 

• Sonny : I'm thinkin' about keepin' the kid.

  Phil D'Amato : Sonny, remember that time you went with me to the pet store to get fish food and you saw that cute little puppy and you wanted to get it, but then I reminded you about feeding it and cleaning it and toilet-training it?

  Sonny : Yeah...

  Phil D'Amato : Well, this is kinda like that - except with a human!

• [Phil is cross-examining Corrine] 

  Phil D'Amato : And how long have you disliked Mr. Koufax?

  Corinne : Since the day I met him

  Phil D'Amato : And for the record, where did you work while attending medical school?

  Corinne : Hooters

  Phil D'Amato : No further questions?

  Corinne : No!

  Corinne : [under her breath]  ... asshole!

• [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]