Dr. Twardon Quotes in Secretary (2002)

[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.