Ballykissangel (TV Series)

Getting Better All the Time (2001)

Robert Taylor: Father Vincent Sheahan

Quotes 

• Barry : I haven't seen this man since he saved my life.

  Fr. Vincent : Talked him out of the priesthood.

  Barry : That's a mate. That's a mate!

• [first lines] 

  TV Announcer : Faith healer Consuela Dunphy has returned after thirty years and starts her tour of Wicklow tomorrow, watched with interest by her critics who argue against her claims. Miss Dunphy, for her part, refuses to engage in any debate.

  Doc Ryan : Well, there's a surprise!

  Paul Dooley : You afraid of the competition, Doctor?

  Brendan : Uh, when was the last time you cured anyone?

  Fr. Vincent : Hey, just know that I can.

  Frankie : You talk the talk, Father; she walks the walk.

  Doc Ryan : Well, I think it stinks. These people are a menace.

  Fr. Vincent : Steady on, Doc. That's me you're talking about.

  Doc Ryan : What?

  Fr. Vincent : I visit the sick in hospital; I pray that they'll get better.

  Paul Dooley : Yeah, but I think the difference is, Father, when she does it... people expect something to happen.

• [last lines] 

  Brendan : [seeing Father MacAnally on the bridge]  He's looking for you.

  Fr. Vincent : I heard.

  Brendan : He's not too happy about the wedding.

  Fr. Vincent : He's lucky I didn't marry her myself.

  [they both laugh] 

  Brendan : Did I hear right, Vincent? Father Mac went to see Consuela Dunphy.

  Fr. Vincent : You did, Brendan.

  Brendan : See her off, did he?

  Fr. Vincent : No contest.