Memorable Quotes from Lionel Stander
8 quotesConflicting Perspectives on Communication and Care
Jimmy
Where is she?
Tony Harwell
Why should I tell you where she is if she doesn't tell you where she is in the letter?
Jimmy
Then why do you take the time to come out to Brooklyn to give me this letter if you don't think she cares enough about me to let me know where she is, or to let you know to let me know where she is? Doesn't that makes sense to you?
Tony Harwell
It should, but it don't.
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An Agent's Reluctance to Represent
Jimmy
You're an agent?
Tony Harwell
I reiterate, yes.
Jimmy
If I went down there, would you be my agent?
Tony Harwell
No.
Jimmy
Why not?
Tony Harwell
I ain't interested. I'm satisfied with the list of clients I got now.
Jimmy
You're makin a mistake, but okay, you know.
Tony Harwell
I made a lot of mistakes. So I'll make another one. This one's on me.
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Critique of Media's Impact on Individuals
Cornelius Cobb
You're wasting your time. He doesn't want any lawyers. He's sunk so low he doesn't want help from anybody. You can take a bow for that. As swell a guy as ever hit this town, and you crucified him for a couple of stinking headlines. You've done your bit. Stay out of his way.
[to Babe]
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Raising Rats from Mice
Matt Libby
There are a couple of rats I raised from mice.
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Advice on Staying Clean and Succeeding
Jimmy
Let me ask you something. You got any other advice for me?
Tony Harwell
Yes. Stay off the junk, and you'll go far.
Jimmy
Fine. Thanks a lot. Swell of you to say that.
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Planning a Unique Wedding Celebration
Matt Libby
That elopement thing is out; we're gonna have a wedding. Where are we going to have it?
Oliver Niles
The customary place, I believe, is a church.
Matt Libby
Nah! It's been done. This has gotta be something big... The beach! I can visualize it. The bridesmaids in bathing suits; twenty thousand Santa Monica school children spelling out the word "love"... but is it big enough?
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Contrasting Characters in Relationships
Matt Libby
That's a charming match. A nice girl like Vicki and Public Nuisance Number One.
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Actors and Their Absence in Film
Norman Maine
What do they do with the actors while you're away?
Matt Libby
Oh, they cut em into slices and fry em with eggs.
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