Ben is employed by an eccentric retired actress, Evie ( played by Julie Walters) . His life has become more interesting, bizarre and fantastical at the same time because of his association with the actress. Evie enters Ben's fledgling life with magical powers, quickly leading him on a string of adventures - from camping, to performing Shakespeare plays in a park, to attending a literary celebration in Edinburgh. However, Ben forgets his appointment with Evie because of a date with a woman who invites him to dance, causing Evie to embarrass himself at the literary celebration because of his nervousness. When the adventure ended, Ben returned to his original life. In the end, Ben played a tree in the church stage play at the request of his mother. He used the time to go to Evie's house to ask her to come, and whether Evie would come. come
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Driving Lessons movie plot
2022-04-11 08:01
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Driving Lessons quotes
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Bryony: Hello. I made you some tea. Do you take sugar?
Ben: No.
Bryony: It's okay. I'm not gonna eat you. I don't have to be anywhere until after lunch. How about you? Do you fancy staying in a bit?
[Ben starts dressing]
Bryony: I take it that's a no then.
Ben: It's eleven thirty.
Bryony: So?
Ben: I promised Evie I'd be there by eleven.
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Ben: [about Evie] I have to be there before she goes on or she can't remember her lines!
Bryony: Ben, she's reading from a book!
Ben: Makes a difference! She's completely helpless unless I'm in the same room.
Bryony: Isn't that a bit weird?
Ben: She's not weird!... she's just... nervous...
Bryony: Relax! She's having you on!
Ben: No, she isn't! I promised her I'd be there! Once you've made a promise you should keep it!...
[silence]
Ben: ... Sorry...