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A Lighthearted Exchange Among Friends
Norm
Are you listening to me, Lennon?
John
You're a swine. Ain't he George?
[Playing around with a bottle of Coke]
George
Yeah, a swine.
Norm
Thanks. Hey!
[Sees Paul's grandfather]
Beatles
WHO'S THAT LITTLE OLD MAN?
Norm
Well, who is he?
Ringo
He belongs to Paul.
Norm
Oh, well.
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Introduction of Betty's Character
John
My name's Betty.
[Wearing a beard, looking into a mirror]
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Clarifying Friendship in A Hard Day's Night
Paul
No, actually, we're just good friends.
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Assertion of Personal Identity and Independence
George
Hey, you won't interfere with the basic rugged concept of me personality, will you madam?
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A Tense Encounter with Humor
Man
And don't take that tone with me, young man. I fought the war for your sort.
Ringo
I bet you're sorry you won.
Man
I shall call the guard.
Paul
Ah, but what? They don't take kindly to insults you know. Come on, let's go have some coffee and leave the kennel to Lassie.
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Inferiority Complex and Coping Mechanisms
George
What's the matter with you, then?
Ringo
It's his grandfather. I can tell he doesn't like me. It's cause I'm little.
George
Ah, you've got an inferiority complex, you have.
Ringo
Yeah, I know, that's why I play the drums - it's me active compensatory factor.
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Mystery of the Man in the Cupboard
Ringo
Hey, any of you put a man in the cupboard?
George
Nah.
John
Don't be soft.
Ringo
Well, somebody did.
George
He's right, you know.
John
There ya go.
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Ringo's Urgency for a Lasting Moment
Ringo
I'm going parading before it's too late.
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Importance of Drums in Legend
George
He's very fussy about his drums, you know. They loom large in his legend.
[Regarding Ringo]
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Ringo's Response to Music Subcultures
Reporter
Are you a mod or a rocker?
Ringo
Um, no. I'm a mocker.
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Keeping Britain Tidy
Paul
I like to keep Britain tidy.
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Critique of Bourgeois Clichés
Ringo
There you go, hiding behind a smokescreen of bourgeois clichés.
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Self-Control Advice from John
John
Control yourself, you'll spurt.
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Declaration of Bridge Opening
John
I now declare this bridge open.
[In a female voice]
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Human Communication in Everyday Interactions
John
Ello, grandfather!
[cheerfully]
Paul's Grandfather
Hello.
John
He can talk, then, can he?
Paul
Of course, he can talk. He's a human being, isn't he?
Ringo
Well if he's your grandfather, who knows?
[chuckles awkwardly]
John
And we're looking after him, are we?
Paul's Grandfather
I'll look after meself.
Paul
Yeah, that's what I'm afraid of.
John
He's got you worried, then?
Paul
Him? He's a villain. A real mixer. And he'll cost you a fortune in Breach of Promise cases.
John
Gerron.
Paul
No, straight up.
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Lessons in Proper Behavior
John
We know how to behave, we've had lessons.
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Ringo's Time is Up
Ringo
Come in, number seven, your time's up!
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Critique of Older Generations and Obsession
John
He's sex obsessed. The older generation is leading this country to galloping ruin.
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Threat of Consequence in Friendship
Paul
If you lost him I'll cripple ya!
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Confusion on Set During Filming
Norm
Shake, that that wig off, it suits you.
Shake
I'm with them. I'm, uh, Ringo's sister.
[Trying to follow the Beatles into a casino, past a security guard]
TV Director
Get me a bottle of milk and some tranquilizers. I see it all now, it's a plot... a plot...
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Ringo's Snoring Disputed Among Friends
Ringo
I don't snore.
George
You do, repeatedly.
Ringo
Do I snore, John?
John
Yeah, you're a window rattler, son.
Ringo
That's just your opinion. Do I snore, Paul?
Paul
With a trombone hooter like yours, it would be unnatural if you didn't.
Grandfather
Now, Paulie... don't mock the afflicted.
Paul
Ah, come off it, it's only a joke.
Grandfather
Aye, it may be a joke to you, but it's his nose. He can't help having a hideous great hooter. And the poor little head, trembling under the weight of it.
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John's Accusation of Insult
John
You're a swine.
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A Unique Hairstyle Name Dialogue
Reporter
What do you call that hairstyle you're wearing?
George
Arthur.
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Backstage Politics in Creative Collaboration
T.V. Director
Now, look. If you think I'm unsuitable, let's have it out in the open. I can't stand these backstage politics.
[Approaches the Beatles]
John
Aren't you turning to black-and-white the situation somewhat?
T.V. Director
Well, quite honestly, I wasn't expecting a musical arranger to question my ability, picture-wise.
John
I could listen to him for hours.
[To the others]
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Request for a lost item
Paul
Mister, can we have our ball back?
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Unlikely Connections and the Law of Averages
George
I don't think it's very likely we'll get on. The law of averages is against it.
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Father-Son Relationship Explored in Friendship
Reporter
Do you often see your father?
Paul
No, actually, we're just good friends.
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Reflection on Mortality and Transformation
Paul
Oh, that this too too sullied flesh would melt..." ZAP!
[Quickly turns to the camera]
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Identification of a Family Member
John
Hey, pardon me for asking, but who's the little old man?
Paul
Uh, what little old man?
John
That little old man.
Paul
Oh, that one, that's my grandfather.
George
Your grandfather?
Paul
Yes.
George
That's not your grandfather.
Paul
It is, you know.
George
But I've seen your grandfather. He lives in your house.
Paul
Oh, that's my other grandfather, but he's my grandfather as well.
John
How do you reckon that one out?
Paul
Well, everyone's entitled to two, aren't they, and he's my other one.
John
We know that. But what's he doing here?
Paul
Well, my mother thought the trip would do him good.
Ringo
How's that?
Paul
He's nursing a broken heart.
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A Tense Confrontation Between Two Characters
Norm
This is a battle of nerves between John and me.
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John's Humorous Take on America
Reporter
Tell me, how did you find America?
John
Turned left at Greenland.
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In-Joke About Reading the Queen
John
Hey, he's reading the Queen. That's an in-joke, you know.
[Sees Ringo reading a magazine while wearing a Queen's guard bearskin hat]
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