The Raccoons (TV Series)

Trouble Shooter! (1988)

Michael Magee: Cyril Sneer

Quotes 

• Cyril Sneer : The point is, the only thing you're running away from is yourself. And that doesn't work, because no matter where you go, there you are. I want to tell you a story about a kid I knew. He ran away once. He thought he could make it on his own without friends. Without parents. Without a home. You know what?

  Bentley Raccoon : Yeah, yeah, yeah. I've heard it all before! He ended up poor and homeless, right?

  Cyril Sneer : Wrong! He's a millionaire. But there were a lot of lost and lonely years before he made it. And nice as money is, it can't buy back those years. Am I getting through?

  Bentley Raccoon : I... I guess so.

  Cyril Sneer : You might think you're tough and brave running away, but believe me, it takes more courage to face up to your mistakes. Turn back while there's still time. Don't be like the kid in the story, Bentley.

  Bentley Raccoon : Was that kid you, Mr. Sneer?

  [Cyril remains silent while facing away from him. A phone rings. Cyril answers] 

  Cyril Sneer : Sneer here. Yeah, he's here, too. Like I promised.

  [He hands the phone to Bentley] 

  Bentley Raccoon : H-hello? Mom? Dad? I'm fine. And you? Yes. I'm... sorry.

  [He starts crying. Cyril hands him a handkerchief to dry his eyes with] 

  Bentley Raccoon : I... I love you, too.

  [Cyril moves away a few steps and starts crying, too] 

• Bert Raccoon : But... Cyril? H-how did you- I mean- uh-wha-wha... wh-what did you...?

  Cyril Sneer : Let's just say I think we parents should stick together. Heh. We need all the help we can get.