Memorable Quotes from Colin Gordon
3 quotesBetting on the Phantom's Presence
Inspector Jacques Clouseau
I am willing to bet you ten thousand francs, that the phantom is in Cortina at this very moment. Even, perhaps, in this very room.
Simone Clouseau
How exciting. What do you think, Mr. Tucker?
Tucker
Oh, I agree with the inspector. You see, Ten of his last fifteen victims have been guests at Angela Dunning's parties.
Sir Charles Lytton
What are we all talking about?
Simone Clouseau
The notorious Phantom.
Princess Dala
I'm afraid I never heard of him.
Sir Charles Lytton
From the little I've read about him, he seems to be quite a fellow.
Inspector Jacques Clouseau
Believe me. There are few thieves who are as clever as the Phantom. Each theft is completely different and unique, classic in its conception.
George Lytton
I thought you were working on the theory that he does repeat himself.
Inspector Jacques Clouseau
Well, only as far as Angela Dunning's parties are concerned. However, there is one other duplication, but that is his ah... trademark, his calling card, so to speak. He always leaves a white monogrammed glove.
Princess Dala
Sounds terribly theatrical.
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Deserving and Sacrifice in Life’s Choices
Lindsay Carr
You don't really deserve it, you know.
[Speaking of an upcoming, open promotion]
Norman Taylor
Oh?
Lindsay Carr
You've got too much already - a beautiful wife, this lovely house and that cottage by the sea. Your excellent thesis, and your ability to interest the students, now what's the answer to it all, eh? You sold your soul to the devil?
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Suspicion Surrounds the Owner of a Diamond
Tucker
Your Highness, if I were the Phantom, I'd have chosen my victim already.
Princess Dala
Really? And who would that be?
Tucker
Well, who owns the most fabulous diamond in the world?
Princess Dala
I suppose I do.
Inspector Jacques Clouseau
Exactly. The Pink Panther. Such a prize he could never resist. He would be bound to try for it.
Princess Dala
I'm afraid he'd be disappointed. The Pink Panther is in my safe, at...
Inspector Jacques Clouseau
Your Highness, please. Don't say it, not here.
[interrupting]
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