Memorable Quotes from Martin Balsam
6 quotesAdmiral's Views on Gambling and Odds
Paul Girard
Admiral, I understand you're not much of a betting man.
Vice-Adm. Farley C. Barnswell
It depends on the game.
Paul Girard
Hmm. What is your pleasure... poker... roulette... what?
Vice-Adm. Farley C. Barnswell
No, those are house games. I don't much care for the odds.
Paul Girard
What about horse racing?
Vice-Adm. Farley C. Barnswell
On occasion... it depends on the race... sometimes the weather... and the horse does make the difference.
Paul Girard
Hmm. That's true, that's true. What about the Preakness? Have you got anything good going there?
Vice-Adm. Farley C. Barnswell
I only bet on sure things.
[Adm. Barnswell senses that Girard knows about the takeover plot]
Paul Girard
Admiral, you're a very lucky sailor. That's exactly what I've got for you: a sure thing.
Vice-Adm. Farley C. Barnswell
What is the bet, Mr. Girard?
Paul Girard
The bet is that there are members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff who are involved in treason. We know who they are, we know the essence of the plan. Now from you, Admiral, I want a signed statement indicating at what moment you first heard of this operation and your complicity in this entire matter.
Vice-Adm. Farley C. Barnswell
Frankly, I wish I had more time.
Paul Girard
I wish you did too, Admiral. Unfortunately, you don't.
[sarcastically; tosses him a pen to write the statement]
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Understanding Neo-Realism and Its Challenges
Tony
What's neo-realism?
Harry
No money.
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The Importance of Script in Storytelling
Harry
Can I see a script!?
Fabrizi
In here is my script, in here is my story.
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Questioning the Existence of a Picture
Harry
What picture?! WHAT PICTURE!?
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A Humorous Take on Age and Teeth
Tony
How many people in the world over 40 can still say they have their own teeth, huh?
Harry
How many people in the world over 50 can still say they're only 40?!
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Resilience Against Hatred in Adversity
Judge
Let me quote our great Negro educator, Mr. Booker T. Washington: "I will let no man drag me down so low... "...as to make me hate him.
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