The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio

The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio is a 2005 film written and directed by Jane Anderson, based on the book by Terry "Tuff" Ryan. The DVD was released on March 14, 2006. The true story of how a mother raised ten kids on twenty-five words or less. (taglines) Quotes Evelyn: I don't need you to make me happy. I just need you to leave me alone when I am. Evelyn: [singing] My frisk the Frigidaire, clean the cupboard bare sandwich. Leo: You know what your problem is? Evelyn: No, Dad. I don't. Leo: You're too damn happy. [Evelyn and the kids laugh] Feeney: If you were stranded on an island and could take only one beverage with you, which beverage would you take? Evelyn: Orange juice. Feeney: Orange juice? Evelyn: Yes, orange... to prevent scurvy. [pauses] Evelyn: But my beverage of choice is Dr. Pepper. Feeney: [laughs] Evelyn: Let's go to bed. I'm tired of this day. I need a new one. Evelyn: Do you know that U.S. Army research has shown a relationship between intelligence and willingness to eat unfamiliar foods? Evelyn: You know what the worst part is? Mrs. Bidlack: What? Evelyn: A quart of milk got sucked up inside my girdle. Evelyn: He said that I beat 250,000 other entries. And do you know what else? It wasn't even my best one. Evelyn: Everything is possible. Leo: I wanted to make a nice dinner for the kids. Evelyn: Why didn't you feed them? Leo: I was crying and didn't want them to see me. Evelyn: Why on earth were you crying? Leo: I thought you decided to go away and never come back. Evelyn: [sighs] For goodness sakes. You know I'd never leave the kids with you. Evelyn: Don't be silly. Spices don't have legs. There are no bugs in the soup. Leo: This is my last dollar. What if we don't win? Evelyn: Well, that is a problem for another day. Leo: Do you hate me, Mother? Evelyn: I'm still in shock right now. I'll have to let you know. Evelyn: [to her daughter, Tuff] You have a wonderful mind and a beautiful heart. Tagline The true story of how a mother raised ten kids on twenty-five words or less. Cast Julianne Moore - Evelyn Ryan Woody Harrelson -Leo "Kelly" Ryan Laura Dern - Dortha Schaefer Trevor Morgan - Bruce Simon Reynolds - Ray the Milkman Monte Gagne - Lee Ann Ryan Jordan Todosey - Young Tuff Ryan Ellary Porterfield - Tuff Ryan External links 0406158 The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio