Dr. Vicktor Lillolman Quotes in High Anxiety (1977)

Dr. Richard H. Thorndyke: Professor Little Old Man.

Dr. Vicktor Lillolman: "Lillolman". "Lillolman".

Dr. Richard H. Thorndyke: Do you really think this is nessa...?

Dr. Vicktor Lillolman: Of course it's nessa!

Dr. Vicktor Lillolman: Working? Hmm, working. Working is a big word. I'm a consultant. It's a fancy title for a part-time job.

Dr. Richard H. Thorndyke: [after having had a panic attack in Professor Lillolman's office] Thank you, thank you Professor. I'm sorry, I don't know what came over me.

Dr. Vicktor Lillolman: I know what came over you: High Anxiety. You've still got it!

Dr. Richard H. Thorndyke: It's probably the excitement and tension of taking over this new post. I'm... sure it will pass.

Dr. Vicktor Lillolman: [Leans in close to Thorndyke's face] Bullshit! These things do not let go. High Anxiety can be a very dangerous enemy! If left unchecked, it could cost you your LIFE!

Dr. Vicktor Lillolman: [Talking to Dr. Thorndyke while Thorndyke is having a panic attack on the stairs] Richard! Richard, listen to me... I have researched your case. I know what is giving you the High Anxiety. I have found the answer. Go back in your mind. Go back. Go back! You are a little baby. Your mother and father are fighting. They are always fighting! They are fighting about YOU!

Dr. Richard H. Thorndyke: [after a childhood flashback reveals the truth to him] I understand now. I understand now! It's not heights I'm afraid of... it's PARENTS!

Dr. Vicktor Lillolman: Ja. Ja! Now climb, you son of a bitch! CLIMB!

Dr. Vicktor Lillolman: [quizzing Dr. Thorndyke] A patient comes into your office suffering from Belldon's Hysteria, and he has a seizure right in your office, what do you give him?

Dr. Richard H. Thorndyke: 2 cc's of aqueous Thorazine coupled with Somadiozine!

Dr. Richard H. Thorndyke: [while climbing the stairs to the tower Dr. Thorndyke is hanging on by a thumbnail after stepping on a bad step. He has a flashback to when he was a baby and his parents are arguing. He returns to the present] I understand now. I understand now. It's not heights I'm afraid of, it's parents!

Dr. Vicktor Lillolman: Yeah. Yeah. Now climb you son-of-a-bitch! Climb!

[after hearing that Dr. Thorndyke pulls himself back up on the stairs and safety]