The Tale of Despereaux (2008)
Richard Jenkins: Principal
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Principal : [going over the violations Despereaux committed at school] February 1, didn't cower. February 2, didn't cower. Didn't cower. Didn't cower. Won't scurry. Ah! Here's one.
[He pulls out a note book with a child's drawing of a cat]
Principal : He drew pictures of cats on his notebook.
Lester : [flinching away from the drawing] No cats!
Antoinette : [dismayed] I can't imagine.
Principal : I'm afraid so...
[stiffly]
Principal : He named it "Fluffy!"
Lester , Antoinette : [they both moan in dismay]
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Principal : [to Despereaux] Oh, Despereaux... There are so many wonderful things to be afraid of when you just learn to know how scary they are.