Memorable Quotes from Robert Emmett O'Connor
5 quotesA Night at the Opera - Dialogue 15
Henderson
You remember me. I'm Henderson, plain-clothesman.
Driftwood
You look more like an old-clothes man to me.
Henderson
Oh! A wise guy, huh? Nice place.
Driftwood
Well, it's comfortable.
Henderson
You live here all alone?
Driftwood
Yes. Just me and my memories. I'm practically a hermit.
Henderson
Oh. A hermit. I notice the table's set for four.
Driftwood
That's nothing; my alarm clock is set for eight. That doesn't prove a thing.
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Accusations of Impostor Syndrome Among Characters
Henderson
Hey, I think these fellows are phonies!
Driftwood
What's that you say?
Henderson
You heard me.
Driftwood
Did you hear what he said? He said you boys are imposters and you absolutely don't belong here at all.
Fiorello
Did he say that about us? I've never been so insulted!
Driftwood
Do you hear what they say? They say they've never been so insulted in their life and they absolutely refuse to stay here!
[to the Mayor]
Mayor
No, no, please. He didn't mean it. Tell them he didn't mean it.
Driftwood
Of course, you know this means war!
[confers with the aviators]
Mayor
Now see what you've done!
[to Henderson]
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Counting Sheep and Extra Beds
Henderson
What's a hermit doing with four beds?
Driftwood
Well, you see those first three beds?
Henderson
Yes.
Driftwood
Last night I counted five thousand sheep in those three beds, so I had to have another bed to sleep in. You wouldn't want me to sleep with the sheep, would you?
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Self-Talk and Perceptions of Sanity
Henderson
Who are you talking to?
Driftwood
I was talking to myself, and there's nothing you can do about it, I've had three of the best doctors in the East.
Henderson
Well, I certainly heard somebody say something.
Driftwood
Oh, it's sheer folly on your part.
Henderson
What's this?
Driftwood
Why, that's a fire escape. And, uh, that's a table, and this is a room, and there's the door leading out, and I wish you'd use it, I... I vant to be alone!
Henderson
You'll be alone when I throw you in jail.
Driftwood
Isn't there a song like that, Henderson...?
Henderson
What became of that fourth bed?
Driftwood
What are you referring to, Colonel?
Henderson
The last time I was in this room, there were four beds here!
Driftwood
Please! I'm not interested in your private life, Henderson.
Henderson
Oh-h-h. Say! What's that bed doing here?
[He barges into the living room]
Driftwood
I don't see it doing anything.
Henderson
There's something funny goin on around here, but I'll get to the bottom of it. Hey, you!
[going back to the bedroom]
Driftwood
Coming!
Henderson
Am I crazy, or are there only two beds here?
Driftwood
Now, which question do you want me to answer first, Henderson?
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Right and Wrong According to Paddy Ryan
Paddy Ryan
As far as Paddy Ryan's concerned, there are only two kinds of people - right and wrong. I think you're right. And you'll find out that I am.
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