Memorable Quotes from Dana Andrews
9 quotesInquiry About an Unfamiliar Object
Joe Lilac
What is this?
[as the professors draw guns on Joe and his men]
Professor Oddly
I believe... I think it is known as an "up-stick.
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Finding Solutions in Unlikely Places
Joe Lilac
Having some trouble, Mr. D.A.?
District Attorney
Oh, don't worry, Joe. And don't underestimate this office or the State of New York. I've got some boys that can find a needle in a haystack.
Joe Lilac
Oh, that's a cinch. All you have to do is get a horse to eat the hay and then x-ray the horse.
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Opportunity to Change History
Dr. Stephen Sorenson
How many men have the opportunity to turn the page of history? Newton, Pasteur, Einstein...
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Desire to Move Forward, Not Backward
Fred Derry
I don't want to be right back where we started. We can never be back there again. We never want to be back there.
[to Marie]
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Advice on Love and Commitment
Fred Derry
Take her in your arms, and kiss her. Ask her to marry you. Then marry her. Tomorrow if you can get a license that fast. If you want anybody to stand up for you at your wedding...
[to Homer, about Wilma]
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Facing Uncertainty and Struggle Ahead
Fred Derry
You know what it'll be, don't you, Peggy? It may take us years to get anywhere. We'll have no money, no decent place to live. We'll have to work - get kicked around.
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Unconditional Love in State Fair
Margy Frake
Pat!
Pat Gilbert
Yes?
Margy Frake
I was only talking. I couldn't marry anybody but you. Ever!
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A Call for Mass Production
Fred Derry
I think they ought to put you in mass production.
[to Peggy]
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On Dependence and Honesty in Relationships
Joe Lilac
You know, I was kinda counting on Sugarpuss to tell ya the score. Trouble is, she's all right givin out with the twists and the wisecracks, but when it comes to leveling off she gets chicken.
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