Memorable Quotes from Red Buttons
6 quotesStruggling for Survival Amidst Desperation
Linda Rogo
This is a bunch of crap. We're sinking and nothing's going to keep us from drowning.
Mike Rogo
Keep moving.
Manny Rosen
He's right, Mrs. Rogo, there are air pockets all over the ship.
Linda Rogo
Air pockets?
Manny Rogen
Yes, just because that deck is flooded doesn't mean this one will.
Nonnie Parry
How long will we stay afloat?
James Martin
Long enough.
[gently]
Robin Shelby
The Andrea Doria stayed afloat for 10 hours before she sank.
James Martin
You see, Nonnie, everything's gonna be alright. We have a long time to go.
Mike Rogo
Come on, keep moving, keep moving.
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Comparing Human Struggles to Animal Lives
Sailor
If you think about it, cattle ain't got it much worse than us.
Gloria Beatty
They got it better. There's always somebody feeding them.
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Contemplating the Importance of Opinions
Francis Fendly
Not that it matters, but what do you think?
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Debate on the Existence of a Dragon
Dr. Terminus
In my Scientific Opinion, the Existence of a Dragon would have an Impact of;–– Gigantic Proportions! ] and legend would become… ], and ]. You could really make a quick buck with it.
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Lampie
But I can prove it! I can prove it! His name is Elliott! I can show you, he's downstairs, I can take you to see him right now…
Dr. Terminus
Unfortunately, I cannot make it right now. I have an Appointment with a Young Lady, who's interested… in a nursing career.
[Exit Terminus]
Hoagy
I wanna see it.
Lampie
Y wanna see it?! Well, if y wanna see it, you shall! But first… first let's have a quick one. For the rocks we'll hafta climb… and the dragon… the dragon is scary.
Hoagy
Okay; okay; I'll have one for the rocks.
Lampie
An one for the scary.
Hoagy
Quoddy.
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Confrontation Between Two Characters in Crisis
James Martin
What kind of a policeman were you? You've done nothing but beef and complain. Always negative, always destructive. Well, now's you're chance to something positive for a change! Are you quitting, Mr. Rogo? Are you going out with a whimper, on your belly?
[tauntingly]
Mike Rogo
All right, you. That's enough!
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A Call to Sing During Crisis
James Martin
What do I tell I tell the others?
Mike Rogo
Tell them to break out their hymn books and start singing "Nearer My God To Thee"!
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