Memorable Quotes from Donna Dixon
3 quotesCountdown to Catastrophe and Dark Humor
Austin Millbarge
They're saying it'll be 28 minutes before the rocket detonates above it's target, somewhere inside the continental United States. Let's see, 28 minutes, that's 18 until it's inside the US radar cup, figure 2 for our response, say 20 until total commitment, I figure, 20-22 until the first impact of our retaliatory strike. I figure we have 42 minutes until the end of civilization as we know it.
Emmett Fitz-Hume
You uh - want to go out with a bang?
[to Karen]
Karen Boyer
I beg your pardon?
Emmett Fitz-Hume
It was just an idea.
Karen Boyer
You know, if we were sitting in a bar, I'd throw a drink right in your face. But, under the circumstances, it's not such a bad idea.
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The Weight of Unused Weapons
Col. Rhumbus
Boys, it would be a shame to have to kill you now.
Karen Boyer
Gentlemen, I think you both should realize the gravity of this moment. I've spent the last two-and-a-half years of my life preparing for this penetration.
General Sline
When we commissioned the Schmectel Corporation to research this precise event sequence scenario, it was determined that the continual stockpiling and development of our nuclear arsenal was becoming self-defeating. A weapon unused is a useless weapon.
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Repetitive Greetings Among Characters
Dr. Imhaus
Doctor.
Austin Millbarge
Doctor.
Dr. Imhaus
Doctor.
Emmett Fitz-Hume
Doctor.
Dr. Marston
Doctor.
Austin Millbarge
Doctor.
Dr. Marston
Doctor.
Emmett Fitz-Hume
Doctor.
Karen Boyer
Doctor.
Austin Millbarge
Doctor.
Karen Boyer
Doctor.
Emmett Fitz-Hume
Doctor!
[amorously]
Jerry Hadley
Doctor.
Austin Millbarge
Doctor.
Jerry Hadley
Doctor.
Emmett Fitz-Hume
And...Doctor.
Austin Millbarge
We're not doctors.
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