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The Versatility of the 707 Aircraft
Joe Patroni
That's one nice thing about the 707. It can do everything but read.
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The Dangers of Sudden Decompression at Altitude
Joe Patroni
The sudden decompression at 30,000 feet is something you gotta see to believe.
Tanya Livingston
He'll get sucked out, won't he?
Joe Patroni
So will anyone sittin next to him. Until that pressure equalizes, everything within 20 feet of him that's not nailed down or strapped in is gonna get sucked right out of that hole.
Bert Weatherby
Is it that powerful, are you sure?
Joe Patroni
Yeah, I'm sure. When I was a mechanic in the Air Force, I was being transferred on a MATS plane. At 20,000 feet, one of the windows shattered. The guy sitting next to it was about 170 pounds. He went through that little space like a hunk of hamburger going down a disposal, and right after him coats, pillows, blankets, cups, saucers. Yeah, I'm sure.
Mel Bakersfeld
Takes about 3 seconds, doesn't it?
Joe Patroni
3, 4 or 5, depends on the size of the hole. Everything fogs up just like that. And THEN watch out! At that altitude, you can't breathe. So unless they get on oxygen in 45 seconds, it's good-bye!
[Snaps fingers]
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Top Novel Adapted into Film
Taglines
The #1 novel of the year - now a motion picture!
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A Fond Memory of Musical Talent
Ada Quonsett
My late husband played the violin. Not professionally, but he was very good. He once played the Minute Waltz in 58 seconds.
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Facing Fear in Later Life
Ada Quonsett
When you get to be older, there isn't a lot left to be frightened of.
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Accident Comparison to a Drunken Dinosaur
Joe Patroni
Aww, a tractor-trailer jack-knifed and flipped over. It's laying on its side like a drunken dinosaur.
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Airport - Dialogue 2
Ada Quonsett
My late husband taught me to be thorough. He was a teacher of geometry. He always said: "You must consider every angle".
Tanya Livingston
My late husband was a lawyer, and he always said: "Watch out for sweet-looking innocent, little old ladies." I'm beginning to understand what he meant.
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Airport - Joe Patroni
Joe Patroni
Okay. But you keep those dinky toys out of my hair and away from this plane for 15 minutes, maybe less. I'll DRIVE it out.
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Introduction Between Ada and D. O.
Ada Quonsett
You've been so busy, we just haven't had a chance to chat. I'm Ada Quonsett.
D. O. Guerrero
How do you do.
Ada Quonsett
What's your name, sir?
D. O. Guerrero
Guerrero.
Ada Quonsett
Guerrero! That's Spanish, isn't it?
D. O. Guerrero
Yes, but way... back.
Ada Quonsett
You look more Irish.
D. O. Guerrero
So did my mother.
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Determined to Rescue the Plane
Joe Patroni
I'll be back in time if I have to pull that plane out with my teeth!
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Acknowledgment of Effort in Crisis
Joe Patroni
Nice going sweetheart (as he taps the fuselage of the damaged plane)
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Tensions Among Characters in Airport Scene
Capt. Vernon Demerest
Hey, now, that's a good idea, Mel. Using little old ladies for skycaps. You keep that up. You're doing a good job.
Sarah Bakersfeld Demerest
Mel! For my sake, be patient with him.
[after Vernon leaves]
Mel Bakersfeld
How you can live with that overage juvenile deliquent, I'll never know.
Sarah Bakersfeld Demerest
There's just the two of us. If I left him, what would I have?
Mel Bakersfeld
Would you have any more if he decided to leave you?
Sarah Bakersfeld Demerest
He won't. The moment a girl gets too serious, he waves his wedding ring like a flag. I'm his disaster insurance.
Mel Bakersfeld
More like group insurance!
Sarah Bakersfeld Demerest
Thanks for caring, Mel. Don't worry. Someday he'll come home for some other reason than to just change his clothes.
Mel Bakersfeld
Well, I hope so.
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Dessert Preferences in a Busy Moment
Joe Patroni
Hold the whipped cream; I just had a dessert.
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Discontent with Passenger in 21D
Gwen Meighen
Nuts to the man in 21D
Ruth
You said it.
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