Michael Hewes quotes from Damages

Michael

You were right. I was playing games with you. I was very angry, and I was acting out.

Patty

Acting out? You sent me a hand grenade and almost killed your stepfather.

Michael

Getting away from you was the best thing that could've happened to me. It gave me clarity.

Patty

Did it?

Michael

You wanted to completely control of my life, so you took away my free will. Some pretty terrific parenting, real mother-of-the-year type stuff.

Phil

I mean, the allure of an older woman is undeniable. In junior high school, I was always more attracted to my older sister's friends.

Michael

It has nothing to do with Jill's age. Her energy is incredibly attractive. She lives in the moment.

Phil

I understand. We just don't want to see you get hurt.

Michael

Thank you, but I can handle it.

Michael

Let's hear your thoughts on relationships. Why is it that you can't sustain one? Why do you hurt every person you come into contact with?

Patty

Michael, stop it!

Michael

Phil, Uncle Pete, Ray Fiske. People either leave you or they die. Those are the only two endings possible with you. Who's it gonna be next, Mom?

Daniel

When you were seven, your mother told me about you. We fought... over custody, and we went to court. It got ugly... and eventually, I backed down.

Michael

I'm sure my mom was pretty vicious.

Daniel

She was fiercely protective of you.

Michael

I'm not going to college.

Patty

Why not?

Michael

For you, Mom. Look at you.

Patty

What is that supposed to mean?

Michael

You need a man in your life. And you have no one left but me.