Ellen Burstyn credited as playing...
Nanette
- Nanette: I think that when you get to the end of your life, you have to ask yourself only two questions. Did I live fully, and did I love well. And if you can say yes to those two things, then you're home free.
- James Sveck: [toasting with iced tea] To being alive.
- Nanette: [book inscription] My dearest James, be patient and tough. Some day this pain will be useful to you.
- Nanette: I always wanted to learn to play the clarinet.
- James Sveck: Why didn't you?
- Nanette: My mother didn't approve of ladies putting long, cylindrical objects in their mouths.