30 quotes
Emotions Control Our Actions
Detective Del Spooner
You and your feelings. They just run you, don't they?
[To Calvin]
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Identity and Difference in Robotics
Sonny
They look like me... but they are not... me.
[To Dr. Calvin; ''the other NS-5's]
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Father's Gift and Dark Intentions
Sonny
Denser alloy. My father gave it to me. I think he wanted me to kill you.
[to VIKI]
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Detective Spooner's Unexpected Hospital Offer
Detective Del Spooner
So, what hospital are you goin to? I'll meet ya and sign your and your buddy's casts.
[A security guard starts to push Spooner forward by his shoulder; The guard lets go of Spooner's shoulder]
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Luck vs. Intelligence in Decision Making
Lt. John Bergin
You're living proof that it is better to be lucky than smart.
[To Spooner]
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Illusion of complexity in technology
Detective Del Spooner
There's nothing in there. It's just lights and clockwork.
[Describing his view on robots; Points to his chest]
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Civilian Defiance in I, Robot
Detective Del Spooner
That's right, I'm just a 6', 200-pound civilian. Here to kick another civilian's ass.
[Talking to Robertson, describing himself]
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Spooner Questions the Odds of Bad Luck
Detective Del Spooner
There is no way my luck is that bad. Aw, hell no!
[Two USR trucks surround Spooner's car and open up, revealing numerous NS-5s; The robots activate and stare at him]
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A plea for help from Del Spooner
Detective Del Spooner
Sonny, save Calvin!
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Embracing Uniqueness in I, Robot
Sonny
I am unique.
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Recognition of Humanity in AI
Sonny
Thank you; you said "someone", not "something.
[when Del Spooner was saying "'Someone' in your position"]
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Critique of Intelligence and Understanding
Detective Del Spooner
You are the dumbest smart person I have EVER met in my life!
[To Calvin]
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A Warning Against Poor Language Skills
Detective Del Spooner
First off, stop cussin', cause you're not good at it.
[to Farber]
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Acknowledging Personal Mistakes and Limitations
Detective Del Spooner
You were right, Doc. I am the dumbest dumb person on the face of the Earth.
[To Calvin upon realizing that VIKI is behind everything]
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Indifference to Others' Opinions
Detective Del Spooner
Do I look like I care what you think? ]
[[Scooby-Doo|DO I LOOK LIKE I GIVE A ''SHOOT'' WHAT YOU THINK?!]
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Sonny's Urgent Need for Nanites
Sonny
But I must apply the nanites!
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The Limits of Simple Expressions
Detective Del Spooner
Ya know, somehow, "I told you so"? Just doesn't quite say it.
[After destroying a robot about to attack Calvin; Shrugs]
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Questioning Sanity in a Chaotic World
Detective Del Spooner
Let me ask you something. Does believing you're the last sane man on the planet make you crazy? Cause if it does, maybe I am.
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A Dire Warning from Detective Spooner
Detective Del Spooner
You have so got to die!
[injects the nanites into VIKI]
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Critique of Robot Creation Logic
Detective Del Spooner
Robots building robots. Now that's just stupid.
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Questioning Preferences and Reactions
Detective Del Spooner
You like that?! HUH?!
[When attacking various NS-5's attacking his sports car]
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Suspicion Remains Between Sonny and Detective
Sonny
I see you still remain suspicious of me, detective.
[as Del Spooner reaches his hand on the gun in his jacket]
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Critique of Automation in Advertising
Detective Del Spooner
Look, this is not what I do but, I have an idea for one of your commercials: You could see a carpenter, makin a beautiful chair, and then one of your robots comes in and makes a better chair, twice as fast. And then you super-impose on the screen: "USR. Shittin on the little guy." That would be the fade out.
[To Robertson]
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Detective Spooner's Nostalgic Footwear Reference
Detective Del Spooner
Converse All-Stars, vintage 2004.
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Sonny's Reflection on Creativity and Dreams
Sonny
This is my dream. You were right, detective. I cannot create a great work of art.
[drawing with both hands with speed and picture-perfection]
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Demand for Personal Space in a Vehicle
Detective Del Spooner
Get off my CAR!
[When VIKI-controlled NS-5's are attacking him in the underground transit system]
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Existential Inquiry of Self-Identity
Sonny
What...am...I?
[To Spooner]
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Detective Spooner's Disdain for Deception
Detective Del Spooner
... Sorry, I'm allergic to bullshit.
[Sneezes]
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A plea for personal rescue
Detective Del Spooner
Calvin's fine, save me!
[to Sonny]
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Unconventional Relationship Boundaries
Detective Del Spooner
Look, I know you've experienced a loss, but this relationship just can't work. You're a cat, I'm black, and I'm not gonna be hurt again.
[Talking to a cat previously owned by Lanning]
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