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But in Norman's case, he was simply doing everything possible to keep alive the illusion of his mother being alive.

10 seconds sound clip from the Psycho (1960) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 01:46:20 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- And, like a dutiful son, covered up all traces of the crime he was convinced his mother had committed!

- Why was he dressed like that?

- He's a transvestite.

- Not exactly.

- A man who dresses in women's clothing in order to achieve a sexual change or satisfaction is a transvestite.

- But in Norman's case, he was simply doing everything possible to keep alive the illusion of his mother being alive.

- And when reality came too close, when danger or desire threatened that illusion, he'd dress up, even to a cheap wig he bought.

- He'd walk about the house, sit in her chair, speak in her voice. He tried to be his mother. And now he is.

- That's what I meant when I said I got the story from the mother.

- You see, when the mind houses two personalities, there's always a conflict, a battle.

- In Norman's case, the battle is over, and the dominant personality has won.

[...]

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Do you go out with friends? -Well, a boy's best friend is his mother.
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Actors: Anthony Perkins (Norman Bates), Janet Leigh (Marion Crane), Vera Miles (Lila Crane)

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