Ok, I'll say it. Anthony was a wuss. A mama's boy, and probably a finocchio. He didn't have the guts to say "no" to Michael unles he wa hiding behind his mother's apron strings.
All kidding aside, that's a pretty fair and accurate statement. He was only brave enough to tell Michael that he was going his own way when his Mommy was in the room with him.
KAY
Your son has something he wants to talk to you about. I came here for him.
CUT TO: Michael’s office. Anthony is waiting. Michael enters, looking annoyed.
MICHAEL
What’s wrong with being a lawyer?
KAY
Nothing, except he doesn’t want it. He loves music, he wants his life to be in music.
MICHAEL
Well music is great. I love music. But he should finish what he started.
(then)
Anthony...
ANTHONY
I’m going my own way.
MICHAEL
Your own way?
ANTHONY
Mmm Hmm.
MICHAEL
Professional singer?
ANTHONY
That’s right.
MICHAEL
And what happens -- what happens if you fail?
ANTHONY
I won’t fail.
MICHAEL
Men always believe that.
ANTHONY
I know.
MICHAEL
If you have a Law degree, you’re taking out insurance. After that you can do whatever you want. You can work for me…
ANTHONY
I will never work for you. I have bad memories.
MICHAEL
Every family has bad memories.
ANTHONY
I will always be your son. But I will never have anything to do with your business.
MICHAEL
Anthony, finish the Law degree.
ANTHONY
No.
<Anthony leaves.>
