Memorable Quotes from John Diehl
6 quotesCommunication and Silence in Tense Situations
Udesky
Cooper, if you see anything, yell up.
Cooper
Nah, I thought I'd keep it to myself.
[sarcastically]
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Miscommunication Leads to Unexpected Consequences
Capt. Stillman
Well, explain yourselves.
[after the men were arrested in a women's mud wrestling bar fight]
Oxberger
Well sir, we were going to this bingo parlor at the YMCA, well one thing led to another, and the instructions got all fouled up there and we ended up...
Capt. Stillman
Shut up.
Oxberger
Okay, Sir.
Capt. Stillman
You men are a disgrace. Maybe a few days in the stockade will help you change your rotten attitudes.
Cruiser
But, um, we're supposed to graduate tomorrow, sir.
Capt. Stillman
That's even better. Tomorrow, you'll be on parade in front of General Barnicke. And when he sees what total fuck-ups you are, I will recommend that your whole platoon repeat the entire course of basic training.
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Welcome to the United States Army
Sgt. Hulka
Men, welcome to the United States Army. I'm Sergeant Hulka. I'm your drill sergeant. Before we proceed any further, we gotta get something straight. Your mamas are not here to take care of you now. It's just you, me, and Uncle Sam. And before I leave you, you're gonna find out that me and Uncle Sam are one and the same.
Winger
Uncle Hulka?
[Softly]
Sgt. Hulka
When I tell you to move, you'll move fast. When I tell you to jump, you're gonna say, "How high?" And make no mistake. I don't care where you come from, I don't care what color you are, I don't care how smart you are, I don't care how dumb you are, cause I'm gonna teach every last one of you how to eat, sleep, walk, talk, shoot, shit like a United States soldier. Understand!?
Cruiser
Yes, sir?
Sgt. Hulka
I didn't hear you.
Soldiers
Yes, sir.
Sgt. Hulka
You don't say sir to me, I'm a Sergeant, I work for a living!
Soldiers
Yes, Sergeant.
Sgt. Hulka
I didn't hear you!
Soldiers
YES, SERGEANT!!
Sgt. Hulka
Now that's what I wanna hear!
Winger
Think this guy's over doing it a bit?
[Softly, under his breath]
Sgt. Hulka
We got a problem, boy?
Winger
No problem, Sergeant
Sgt. Hulka
On your feet, boy.
Sgt. Hulka
What's your problem, boy?
Winger
I was just making a joke, Sergeant.
Sgt. Hulka
Well why don't you tell me your joke, son?
Winger
I don't think you'd think it's funny, Sergeant.
Sgt. Hulka
How do you know? I got a hell of a sense of humor. Ain't I, Corporal Briggs?
Cpl. Briggs
Yes, Sergeant!
Sgt. Hulka
Corporal Briggs, we have a comedian in our midst. Will you take this comedian outside and watch him do fifty push-ups?
Cpl. Briggs
Get your goat-smelling ass outta here!!
[Ushering Winger outside]
Sgt. Hulka
MOVE IT! HUT! HO! HUT! Anybody else gonna be a comedian in here!?
[Addressing the rest of the soldiers]
Soldiers
No, Sergeant!
Sgt. Hulka
I didn't hear you!!
Soldiers
NO, SERGEANT!!
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Racial Tensions and Historical Perspectives in Dialogue
Tim Nunley
Sure am sorry about your brother, Freddie. Ol Willard too... good boys both.
Freddie Lee Cobb
Ten years ago, that nigger'd be hanging by the end of a rope with his balls in his mouth. Now you tell me what's wrong with this country.
Winston
Klan would know what to do.
Freddie Lee Cobb
My granddaddy, he was Klan.
Tim Nunley
Ain't been no Klan around here for years.
Winston
Ah they's still some boys around.
Tim Nunley
What you mean them skinheads that want to blow up the government?
Winston
No sir, good god-fearing Klan... I got a friend, used to be active, could give him a call.
Freddie Lee Cobb
You do that Winston. You tell them boys we need some Klan down here in Canton. And I mean right quick.
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Connection Through Faith in Jurassic Park III
Billy
So, how do you know the Kirbys?
Cooper
Uh, through our church.
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Unexpected Costs of an Out-of-Town Trip
Clark
Okay. What do I owe you?
Assistant Mechanic
Never heard of no one so shit-all stupid as you drivin off that road. You musta got manure for your brains.
Clark
Yeah, well, I'm from out of town. What's the bill?
Clark
Come on, come on, come on. How much?
Mechanic
How much you got?
Clark
No, no, I'm asking how much the repairs are.
Mechanic
And I'm asking you how much you got.
[threateningly]
Clark
You're out of your mind. Look, I don't have time to play around, okay? So how much is it?
Mechanic
All of it, boy.
[picks up a heavy wrench]
Clark
What does your sheriff think of your business practices?
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