Vincent: What’s this?
Dr. Lamar: New Policy, what’s the matter? Flight got you nervous.
Vincent: Nope, there’s a problem Lamar…
Dr. Lamar: …I still haven’t told you about my son have I. He’s a big fan of yours…
Vincent: Just remember. I was as good as any, and better than most…
Dr. Lamar: …He wants to apply here…
Vincent: …I could’ve gone up and back and nobody would’ve been the wiser…
Dr. Lamar: …unfortunately my son’s not all that they promised. But then again, who knows what he could do.
[test reveals Vincent as invalid]
Dr. Lamar: For future reference, right handed men don’t hold it with their left. Just one of those things.
[Lamar hits button revealing Jerome’s valid i.d]
Vincent: [Vincent stares into Lamar eyes, hesitating]
Dr. Lamar: You’re gonna miss your flight Vincent.

Dialogue from the motion picture Gattaca, 1997

Painting above by Lisa Hayward

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