A boy's best friend is his mother.
Norman Bates
- Played by
- Anthony Perkins, Freddie Highmore
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Norman Bates is a character from Psycho with 7 quotes on QuoteGeek.
A hobby should pass the time, not fill it.
Norman Bates
I think I must have one of those faces you can’t help believing.
Norman Bates
She just goes a little mad sometimes. We all go a little mad sometimes. Haven't you?
Norman Bates
Uh-uh, Mother-m-mother, what is the phrase? She isn’t quite herself today.
Norman Bates
Well, a son is a poor substitute for a lover.
Norman Bates
Well I’m not a fool. And I’m not capable of being fooled! Not even by a woman.
Norman Bates