Memorable Quotes from Robert Blake
9 quotesReflections on Innocence and Violence
Perry Smith
It doesn't make sense. I mean what happened. It had nothing to do with the Clutters. They never hurt me. They just happened to be there. I thought Mr. Clutter was a very nice gentleman... I thought so right up to the time I cut his throat.
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Offering Help in a Crisis Situation
John Robinson
Patterson.
Charlie Robinson
Came as soon as we could.
John Robinson
Hey, we heard over the scanners. WOO, what a mess. Look, if there's anything we could do to help.
Charlie Robinson
All you gotta do is ask.
Donald Patterson
What are you two bags of shirt doing here? You aren't cops no more.
John Robinson
Look man, we here trying to help.
Donald Patterson
Hey, sweet pie. How's your cock working now that you ain't got a badge no more?
John Robinson
WHAT?
Robert Patterson
Here's what I think of you fuck-up.
[he spits at John]
John Robinson
You spit in my face.
Charlie Robinson
Hey, you aren't going to hit him.
John Robinson
Why not?
Charlie Robinson
Cause, I'm gonna hit him.
John Robinson
NO NO NO, you're not going to hit him.
John and Charlie Robinson
WE BOTH HIT HIM.
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A Brief Exchange Between Characters
Mr. Eddy
How you doing, Pete?
Pete Dayton
Okay.
Mr. Eddy
You're doing okay. That's good, Pete.
Pete
Look, it's late, Mr. Eddy. I—
Mr. Eddy
I'm really glad to know you're doing okay. You're sure you're okay? Everything all right?
Pete
Yeah.
Mr. Eddy
I'm really glad to know you're doing good, Pete. Hey, I want you to talk to a friend of mine.
Mystery Man
We've met before, haven't we?
Pete
I don't think so. Where is it you think we've met?
Mystery Man
At your house. Don't you remember?
Pete
No. No, I don't.
Mystery Man
In the east — the far east — when a person is sentenced to death, they're sent to a place where they can't escape, never knowing when an executioner may step up behind them and fire a bullet into the back of their head.
Pete
What's going on?
Mystery Man
It's been a pleasure talking to you.
Mr. Eddy
Pete, I just wanted to jump on and say I'm really glad you're doing okay.
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Unraveling Past Encounters and Memory Confusion
Mystery Man
We've met before, haven't we?
Fred
I don't think so. Where was it you think we met?
Mystery Man
At your house. Don't you remember?
Fred
No. No, I don't. Are you sure?
Mystery Man
Of course. As a matter of fact, I'm there right now.
Fred
What do you mean? You're where right now?
Mystery Man
At your house.
Fred
That's fucking crazy, man.
Mystery Man
Call me. Dial your number. Go ahead.
Mystery Man
I told you I was here.
[over the phone]
Fred
How'd you do that?
Mystery Man
Ask me.
Fred
How did you get inside my house?
[angrily into the phone]
Mystery Man
You invited me. It is not my custom to go where I am not wanted.
Fred
Who are you?
[into the phone]
Mystery Man
Give me back my phone.
[over the phone]
Mystery Man
It's been a pleasure talking to you.
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The Unfolding of a Dark Journey
Perry Smith
When it first began.... Who knows when anything really begins? When Dick first told me the plan, it didn't even seem real. Then, the closer we got, the more real it became. Like the crazy stunt had a life of its own and nothing could stop it. Like I was reading a story...and I had to know what was gonna happen. How it would end.
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Perry Smith's Question of Apology
Perry Smith
I'd like to apologize, but... who to?
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Desire for Self-Control and Disdain for Others
Perry Smith
I despise people who can't control themselves.
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Seeking Help to Recover Lost Money
Donald Patterson
Did I say that? I didn't say that! All I said was... bad things tend to happen around you two. Some money got lost and I think you two can help me find it.
Charlie Robinson
How so?
Donald Patterson
You look for it!
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Identity and Deception Unveiled
Fred Madison
Where's Alice?
Mystery Man
Alice who? Her name is Renee. If she's told you her name is Alice, she's lying. And your name? What the fuck is your name?
[shouts]
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