About Schmidt

"Jack Nicholson - Warren R. Schmidt"

"I know were all pretty small in the big scheme of things, and I suppose the most you can hope for is to make some kind of difference, but what kind of difference have I made? What in the world is better because of me?"

"Well Ndugu, Ill close now. You probably cant wait to run and cash this check and get yourself something to eat."

"People used to think it was strange cause I breast-fed him til he was almost five, but I say - hunh, just look at the results!"

"Dermot Mulroney - Randall Hertzel"

"Phil Reeves - Minister in Denver"

"One of the children I care for is little Ndugu Umu, the boy you sponsor. Ndugu is a very intellegent boy, and very loving. He is an orphan. Recently he needed medical attention for an infection of the eye, but hes better now. He loves to eat melon, and he loves to paint. Ndugu and I want you to know that he receives all of your letters. He hopes that you are happy in your life, and healthy. He thinks of you every day and he wants very much your happiness."

"Relatively soon, I will die. Maybe in 20 years, maybe tomorrow, it doesnt matter. Once I am dead and everyone who knew me dies too, it will be as though I never existed. What difference has my life made to anyone. None that I can think of. None at all."

"Helen, what did you really think of me, deep in your heart? Was I really the man you wanted to be with? Was I? Or were you disappointed and too nice to show it? I forgive you for Ray. I forgive you. That was a long time ago, and I know I wasnt always the king of kings. I let you down. Im sorry, Helen. Can you forgive me? Can you forgive me?"

"Howard Hesseman - Larry Hertzel"