A mob boss expresses his frustration with modern therapy culture and the loss of traditional masculinity to his new psychiatrist. The scene highlights his internal struggle between his tough exterior and the emotional vulnerability triggered by a panic attack involving ducks in his pool.
TOMMY: Let me tell you something — today everybody goes to shrinks and counselors. Everybody goes on Sally Jesse Raphael and talks about their problems. Whatever happened to Gary Cooper? The strong silent type. That was an American. He wasn't in touch with his feelings. He just did what he had to do
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