Memorable Quotes from Joe Flynn
3 quotesNegotiating a Price in a Business Deal
Mr. Thorndyke
I take it that the question of price does not concern a gentleman like yourself.
Jim Douglas
I wouldn't haggle, if that's what you mean.
Mr. Thorndyke
And what might your desired price range be, sir?
Jim Douglas
Oh, about $75.
Mr. Thorndyke
$75.
[laughs, thinking this is a joke]
Jim Douglas
I could do $80 in a pinch. What do you have in the way of cheap, honest transportation?
Mr. Thorndyke
Cheap honest transportation." I will bid you good day, sir.
[visibly annoyed; snatches back the glass of sherry]
Jim Douglas
Good day. Hey! Well, now, where did this come from?
[a Volkswagen Beetle rolls through the mechanic's shop doors and gently bumps him]
Mr. Thorndyke
Havershaw!
Havershaw
Mr. Thorndyke, yes, sir?
Mr. Thorndyke
What is this thing doing in my showroom, may I ask?
Havershaw
I believe Miss Bennett may know something about this.
Mr. Thorndyke
Miss Bennett?
Carole
Yes, you remember when Mrs. van Lewett purchased a new Bentley? Well, she also asked us to purchase a small used car for her upstairs maid.
Mr. Thorndyke
Then why isn't Mrs. van Lewett's maid in her blasted vehicle?
Carole
Well, the car was returned this morning, Mr. Thorndyke; she was having some kind of trouble with it.
Mr. Thorndyke
Get it out of here.
Jim Douglas
What's that for?
Mr. Thorndyke
I beg your pardon?
Jim Douglas
Well, why don't you let the little car alone?
Mr. Thorndyke
Are you presuming to tell me what to do in my own establishment?
Jim Douglas
Ok, I'm out of line. It just bugs me to see somebody abusing a decent piece of machinery.
Mr. Thorndyke
How fascinating. Now that you've had the benefit of your point of view, shall we regard our relationship as terminated? Havershaw! Get this eyesore out of my showroom. And if ever I find it in here again, someone is going to find himself in a great deal of trouble!
[laughs coldly]
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Confrontation of Nerves and Courage
Mr. Thorndyke
Havershaw, I am not a cowardly man, but I get the feeling that thing is out to get me.
Havershaw
Now, now, sir, none of that. We're not losing our nerve, are we?
Mr. Thorndyke
BLAST you, Havershaw! How dare you patronize me! I am not losing my nerve!
Havershaw
No, sir. No, sir, of course not.
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Frustration Over Financial Limitations in Investigation
Finley Hooper
I wish that fool professor made enough money so I could investigate him.
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