Memorable Quotes from Ed Wynn
4 quotesA Quirky Gathering of Unlikely Characters
Admiral Boom
Ghastly looking crew, I must say!
[observes the long queue of want-to-be nannies]
Mr. Dawes, Sr.
While stand the banks of ], England stands — whoa, whoa...! When fall the banks of England... ENGLAND FALLS!
[[England; Mr. Dawes stumbles over his own cane; Mr. Dawes falls backward and the rest of the Board of Directors have to catch him]
Uncle Albert
The other day, when it was so cold, a friend of mine went to buy some long underwear. The shopkeeper said to him, "How long you want it?" And my friend said, "Well, from about September to March.
Old Crone
Come with me, my dears. Granny'll hide you!
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Tension Between Fire Chief and Mr. Hawk
Fire Chief
Mr. Hawk! This is the Fire Chief speaking! We'll have everything under control in just a moment. Now Mr. Hawk, try to relax.
[shouting through a megaphone]
Alonzo J. Hawk
Relax? How can I relax, you fat-head?
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Miraculous Transformations and Their Witnesses
Bar Amand
The Messiah has come! A man was dead but now he lives!
Uriah
I was crippled, and now I walk!
Old Aram
I was blind, and now I see!
Soldier
Who has done this?
Old Aram
The man called Jesus!
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Communication Challenges in Fire Department Leadership
Fireman
I told you we needed a new one.
Fire Chief
You told me? What do you think I've been telling the town council? How am I supposed to buy a new net without an appropriation?
Fireman
Well, don't get hot. I only mentioned it.
Fire Chief
Well, you just keep the kinks out of the fire hose. That's all I want from you. I'm the Chief!
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