The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
Release: September 28, 2005

In order to support her ten children, Evelyn Ryan enters a commercial jingle-writing contest. Jane Anderson directs from her own screenplay; Based on true aspects - as depicted in the titular book by Terry Ryan. from DreamWorks Pictures and Imagemovers. first released in select NYC/LA theaters • Limited: 10/14/05 Approved [No. 41772]/rated PG-13 for its thematic elements; some disturbing images; and its language.

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Evelyn Ryan: "I don't need you to make me happy; I just need you to leave me alone when I am."
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Evelyn Ryan: "Everything is possible."
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Evelyn Ryan: "[to her daughter, Tuff] You have a wonderful mind and a beautiful heart."
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Evelyn Ryan: "he said that I beat 250,000 other entries; and do you know what else? It wasn't even my best one."
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Evelyn Ryan: "Don't be silly: Spices don't have legs. There are no bugs in the soup."
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Det Feeney: "If you were stranded on an island and could take only one beverage with you: Which beverage would you take?" "'Orange juice?'" "[laughs]"
Evelyn Ryan: "Orange juice." "Yes: Orange juice⋯ to prevent scurvy. [pauses] ⋯but my beverage of choice is Dr. Pepper."
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Evelyn Ryan: "♪ my frisk the Frigidaire Clean the cupboard bare sandwich ♪"
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