Memorable Quotes from Kenneth Mars
10 quotesSkepticism Towards Unpalatable Narratives
Hugh Simon
I find that story as difficult to swallow as I do this potage au gelée.
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Unexpected Arrival and Acknowledgment
Lou Fox
Nice, Sunny, very nice. Thank you very much for showing up.
Sunny Davis
Oh, geeze, am I late?
Lou
How come you were ] like that if you didn't know you were late?
[[running]
Sunny
]!
[[Exercise]
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Cultural Identity and Fear in Crisis
Hugh Simon
For God's sake, don't shoot me, I'm part Italian.
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Conflict Over Relationships and Masculinity
Inspector Kemp
A riot is an ungly thingk...undt, I tink, that it is chust about time ve had vun.
Elizabeth
Oh. Where you going?...Oh, you men are all alike. Seven or eight quick ones and then you're out with the boys to boast and brag. You better keep your mouth shut! Oh...I think I love him.
[After they had sex, the Monster hears the violin, and follows it; to herself]
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Curiosity Leads to Interesting Discoveries
Hugh Simon
I myself have a little announcement to make, that may be of some interest. My natural curiosity was aroused, an so I did a little research on Mr. Bankister and Miss Burns, and I think--
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Croatian Saying Explained by Hugh Simon
Hugh Simon
There is an old Croatian saying, Bollixter, which goes...
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Familiar Faces in Conversation
Nick
Where do you know Arlene from?
Joey Ziegler
From way back.
Nick
Oh, yeah? What's your name again? Ziegler? Joey Ziegler?
Joey Ziegler
Joey Ziegler.
Nick
I don't think you were one of the names.
Joey Ziegler
What names?
Nick
One of those she cheated on Grastner with. I got them all.
Joey Ziegler
I'm one of a small, select group. We hold meetings in a telephone booth.
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Identity Confusion Among Alleged Colleagues
Hugh Simon
The slight mistake, Mesdames and Messieurs, is in the so-called identity of these alleged colleagues. I don't know who he is, but she is definitely not herself.
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The Dangers of Excessive Radio Listening
Mother
I don't know what to do, Rabbi. Every night, he listens to the radio. I can't keep him away. I say, "Go to the beach. Play in the sun. Get some fresh air." No. "The Lone Ranger," "The Shadow," "The Masked Avenger.
Rabbi Baumel
This is not good. This boy needs discipline. Radio, it's all right once in a while. Otherwise, it tends to induce bad values false dreams, lazy habits. Listening to the radio these stories of foolishness and violence this is no way for a boy to grow up!
Joe
You speak the truth, my faithful Indian companion.
Rabbi Baumel
To a rabbi you say "my faithful Indian companion"?
[hits him in a head]
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A Casual Introduction Among Friends
Nick
Where do you know Arlene from?
Joey Ziegler
From way back.
Nick
Oh, yeah? What's your name again? Ziegler? Joey Ziegler?
Joey Ziegler
Joey Ziegler.
Nick
I don't think you were one of the names.
Joey Ziegler
What names?
Nick
One of those she cheated on Grastner with. I got them all.
Joey Ziegler
I'm one of a small, select group. We hold meetings in a telephone booth.
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